numerology

[ noo-muh-rol-uh-jee, nyoo- ]

noun

1. the study of numbers, as the figures designating the year of one's birth, to determine their supposed influence on one's life, future, etc.

numerology

/ ˌnjuːməˈrɒlədʒɪ; ˌnjuːmərəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

noun

1. the study of numbers, such as the figures in a birth date, and of their supposed influence on human affairs

Derived Forms

• numerological, adjective
• ˌnumerˈologist, noun

Other Words From

• nu·mer·o·log·i·cal [noo-mer-, uh, -, loj, -i-k, uh, l, nyoo-], adjective
• numer·olo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of numerology¹

1910–15; < Latin numer ( us ) number + -o- + -logy

Example Sentences

Plus, according to numerology, her “angel number” was 819, a sign of prosperity.

From ProPublica

His company names all ended in an X—EBX, OGX, MMX—because in numerology, X stands for the multiplication of wealth.

From The Daily Beast

(For devotees of numerology the weakest seasons seem to come every third year–3, 6, 9).

From The Daily Beast

In the study of Numerology we find there are seven principal numbers that indicate what influences prevail in your life.

From Project Gutenberg

You meet quite a few people in the theater who are bats on numerology, they use it to pick stage-names.

From Project Gutenberg