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her·met·ic I. \hə(r)ˈmed.]ik, |hər|m-, (ˈ)hə̄|m-, (ˈ)həi|m-, -et], ]ēk\ adjective or her·met·i·cal \]ə̇kəl, ]ēk-\ Etymology: New Latin hermeticus, from Hermet-, Hermes Trismegistus Thoth, the Egyptian god of wisdom, fabled author of a number of mystical, philosophical, and alchemistic writings, from Greek Hermēt-, Hermēs trismegistos, literally, thrice-great Hermes (with whom the Greeks identified Thoth) + Latin -icus -ic, -ical 1. sometimes capitalized a. : of or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings of Thoth, the Egyptian god of wisdom < hermetic sciences > b. : relating to or characterized by occultism, alchemy, magic, or whatever is obscure and mysterious : recondite < hermetic poetry > 2. [so called from the belief that Hermes Trismegistus invented a magic seal to keep vessels airtight] a. : impervious to air : airtight < hermetic seal > < hermetic compass > b. : impervious to external influence < as hermetic as a nunnery — Eugene MacCown > 3. : of or relating to a herm : hermaean II. noun (-s) 1. : alchemist 2. : an expounder of hermetic teachings |