Meaning & use
Kabalistic
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Relating to Kabbalah, the Jewish mystical tradition, or having a hidden, esoteric, or cryptic meaning.
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The manuscript was filled with kabalistic symbols that scholars spent years decoding.
Some critics dismissed the theory as overly kabalistic, built on obscure and unverifiable claims.
A note on using this word
"Kabalistic" is a variant spelling of "cabalistic," both derived from "Kabbalah," the esoteric Jewish mystical tradition.
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