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Term: Hermetic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Relating to or characterized by an airtight or isolated seal.

Sample Sentence: The hermetic seal on the food container ensured that it stayed fresh for a longer period of time.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 2: Completely closed or sealed, especially from outside influences.

Sample Sentence: The writer spent days in her hermetic study, away from distractions, to finish her novel.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 3: Relating to or characteristic of the occult or esoteric knowledge.

Sample Sentence: The hermetic teachings of the ancient mystery school were only disclosed to the initiates.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A writing attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, combining alchemy, astrology, and esoteric philosophy.

Sample Sentence: Reading the Hermetic writings can provide insights into ancient philosophies and spiritual traditions.