Definition
- (noun) A number of secret societies or cults
- (noun) Something secret or unexplainable; an unknown. “The truth behind the events remains a mystery.”
- (noun) Someone or something with an obscure or puzzling nature. “That man is a mystery.”
- (noun) A secret or mystical meaning.
- (noun) A religious truth not understandable by the application of human reason alone (without divine aid).
- (noun) (obsolete outside Eastern Orthodoxy) A sacrament.
- (noun) (chiefly in plural) A secret religious celebration, admission to which was usually through initiation. “the Eleusinian mysteries”
- (noun) A particular event or series of events in the life of Christ. “The second decade of the Rosary concerns the Sorrowful mysteries, such as the crucifixion and the crowning with thorns.”
- (noun) A craft, art or trade; specifically a guild of craftsmen.
Word stats
- Mysteries contains 9 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
- It uses 7 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 3.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 14.
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Words starting with MYS
- myself
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Frequently asked questions
What does Mysteries mean?
A number of secret societies or cults
How many letters are in Mysteries?
Mysteries has 9 letters.
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