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mysticism

/ˈmɪstɪsɪzəm/
mys · ti · ci · sm
Adverb:mystically
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Plural:mysticisms
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Adjective:mystical
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• noun

1

The belief or spiritual practice centered on achieving direct communion with the divine or ultimate reality through contemplation, meditation, or intuitive insight rather than rational thought.

Example

"Her study of medieval literature led her to explore the rich traditions of Christian and Sufi mysticism."

2

Vague, obscure, or confused thinking or speculation that lacks empirical evidence or logical grounding.

Example

"Critics dismissed his economic theory as sheer mysticism disguised in technical jargon."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-18th century from 'mystic' + '-ism', tracing back through Latin 'mysticus' to Ancient Greek 'mystikos' ('connected with the mysteries'), from 'mystēs' ('one who has been initiated').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mysticism. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mysticism
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