PsychologyJuly 14, 2026

numerology

/ˌnjuːməˈrɒlədʒi/

Definition

The study of the supposed mystical or divine relationship between numbers and events, interpreted in this context as a tool for self-awareness and decision-making.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Latin 'numerus' (number) and the Greek suffix '-logia' (study of). It entered English in the early 20th century to describe systems that assign significance to numerical values.

In the news

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