English Dictionary
◊ MYSTIC
mystic
adj 1: having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to
the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding;
"mysterious symbols"; "the mystical style of Blake";
"occult lore"; "the secret learning of the ancients"
[syn: {mysterious}, {mystical}, {occult}, {secret}]
2: relating to or resembling mysticism; "mystical intuition";
"mystical theories about the securities market" [syn: {mystical}]
3: relating to or characteristic of mysticism; "mystical
religion" [syn: {mystical}]
n : someone who believes in the existence of realities beyond
human comprehension [syn: {religious mystic}]
English Computing Dictionary
◊ MYSTIC
MYSTIC
An early system on the {IBM 704}, {IBM 650}, {IBM
1103} and 1103A.
[Listed in CACM 2(5):16 (May 1959)].
(1995-03-07)