numerology

noun

nu·​mer·​ol·​o·​gy ˌnü-mə-ˈrä-lə-jē 

ˌnyü-

: the study of the occult significance of numbers

numerological

ˌnü-mə-rə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 

ˌnyü-

adjective

numerologist

ˌnü-mə-ˈrä-lə-jist 

ˌnyü-

noun

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As an element of astrology and fortune-telling, numerology has long been employed to predict future events. For many early Christians, 3 represented the Trinity, 6 represented earthly perfection, and 7 represented heavenly perfection; and still today, many of us like to group things into sets of 3 or 7, for no particular reason. Numerology has also been used to interpret personality; in particular, numerologists may assign numbers to each letter of a person's name and use the resulting figures, along with the person's date of birth, as a guide to his or her character.

Examples of numerology in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There are a range of different Angel numbers in numerology, from 111 to 777, and each holds a special significance. —Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 12 June 2024

Readings Offered Psychic Source offers a wide range of readings, from classic tarot and numerology to map your life path to angel card readings for a little extra guidance. —Playtogga, The Denver Post, 29 May 2024

While angel numbers reveal a lot about ourselves similar to zodiac signs, they are aligned with numerology, not astrology. —Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024

These candles combine astrology, numerology, and tarot. —Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin numerus number entry 1+ -o- + -logy

First Known Use

circa 1907, in the meaning defined above