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hermetic
completely sealed off from outside contact or influence
Synonyms
- airtight
- sealed
- isolated
Antonyms
- open
- permeable
- accessible
hermetic in a sentence
The sect maintained a hermetic community beyond the reach of modern culture.
The committee's hermetic culture prevented new ideas from entering its discussions.
Where it comes from
From Medieval Latin hermeticus, associated with sealed alchemical vessels.
Memory hook
A HERMETIC seal permits no entry: air, contact, and influence stay out.
Read it in context
- The Final Impression Arts
- The Chamber Argument Science