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Definition of numerology

numerology

/ˌnuːməˈrɑːlədʒi/
nu · mer · ol · o · gy
Adverb:numerologically
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Plural:numerologies
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Adjective:numerological
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numerology Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The branch of knowledge or belief that studies the occult, mystical, or divinatory significance of numbers and their supposed influence on human life and future events.

Example

"In traditional numerology, a person's birth date and name can be reduced to single digits that supposedly reveal their character traits."

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• Nearby Words

numeric
numerical
numerically
numerology
numerous
numerously
numinosity

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century from the Latin 'numerus', meaning "number," combined with the suffix '-logy' from the Ancient Greek 'logia', meaning "study of" or "discourse."

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