Mysticism Definition
mĭstĭ-sĭzəm
noun
The doctrines or beliefs of mystics; specif., the doctrine that it is possible to achieve communion with God through contemplation.
Webster's New World
Such experience had by an individual.
American Heritage
Any doctrine that asserts the possibility of attaining an intuitive knowledge of spiritual truths through meditation.
Webster's New World
Belief in the existence of realities beyond perceptual or intellectual apprehension that are directly accessible by subjective experience.
Belief in séances, astral projection, and similar mysticism.
American Heritage
Vague, obscure, or confused thinking or belief.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- religious mysticism
- cabalism
- cabala
- ontologism
- pietism
- occultism
- orphism
- quietism
- enthusiasm
- divine afflatus
Other Word Forms of Mysticism
Noun
Singular:
mysticism
Plural:
mysticismsOrigin of Mysticism
English from the early to mid 1700's, Confer French mysticisme.
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