Definition
cabbalisms
noun
- Plural of cabbalism; mystical or esoteric interpretations and practices, especially those associated with Jewish Kabbalah or similar occult traditions.
- Obscure, mysterious, or unintelligible language or jargon; cryptic or cabalistic speech.
Usage: Often used in historical or religious contexts; Can refer to secret or mysterious doctrines and rituals
Usage: Informal or literary usage
Examples
- Medieval scholars studied various cabbalisms in search of hidden spiritual truths.
- The philosopher's writings were filled with cabbalisms that only initiates could decipher.
- Ancient cabbalisms influenced mystical movements across Europe and the Middle East.
- The text's cabbalisms made it difficult for ordinary readers to understand its meaning.
- Religious historians examine cabbalisms as important aspects of Jewish intellectual tradition.
- The author's use of cabbalisms created an air of mystery around the narrative.