What does "numerology" mean?

The study of the purported mystical relationship between numbers (or the letters of words, represented by numbers) and the character or action of physical objects and living beings.

How do you pronounce "numerology"?

Pronounced //ˌnjuːməˈɹɒləd͡ʒi//.

Numerology

Q: What is a synonym for "numerology"?

Common synonyms include: critical evaluation, cultural numerology, divination by numbers, esoteric numerology tradition, number mysticism, occult numerology history.

/ˌnjuːməˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/ noun

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Noun

1
The study of the purported mystical relationship between numbers (or the letters of words, represented by numbers) and the character or action of physical objects and living beings. countable, uncountable
"All right, everyone, listen up. I’ve gotten a lot of reports of disruptions in the classroom and some satanic numerology shit going on. So I want to remind you this is a Power Christian school, and I am a Power Christian Principal, and we will be PC!"
2
the study of the supposed occult influence of numbers on human affairs wordnet

Synonyms

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critical evaluation cultural numerology divination by numbers esoteric numerology tradition number mysticism occult numerology history

Antonyms

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advocacy of numerology empirical inquiry empiricism modern science

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"Numerology is a serious religion amongst many Orientals as it is a separate thing altogether to what many classify as regular religions."

Etymology

From numero- + -logy.

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