Numerology

//ˌnjuːməˈɹɒləd͡ʒi// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 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. 2
    the study of the supposed occult influence of numbers on human affairs wordnet

Example

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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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