alchemist

Meanings

• noun

  A person who practices alchemy, an ancient philosophical and spiritual discipline concerned with transforming base metals into gold or with discovering the philosopher's stone, a substance believed to have the power to impart the properties of perfect health and eternal life.

  - "The alchemist spent his entire life in pursuit of the elusive philosopher's stone."
  - "Many ancient texts describe the alchemist's quest for eternal life and the transformation of base metals into gold."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈæl.kə.mɪst/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with alchemist
chemist , pistolist , mistolated , persist

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Variants

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alchemist , alchemistic , alchemistical , alchemists

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Etymology

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From the Arabic word al-kīmiyā, meaning 'alchemy'.

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Trivia

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1. Alchemy is sometimes considered the precursor to modern chemistry.

2. Many famous alchemists, such as Nicholas Flamel, are said to have lived for hundreds of years thanks to the philosopher's stone.

3. The symbol of the philosopher's stone is often depicted as a hermaphroditic figure, symbolizing the union of opposites and the balance of male and female energies.

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Related Concepts

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1. Alchemy: A philosophical and spiritual discipline concerned with transforming base metals into gold or discovering the philosopher's stone.

2. Philosopher's Stone: A legendary substance believed to have the power to impart the properties of perfect health and eternal life.

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Culture

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Alchemy originated in ancient Egypt and was practiced throughout Europe during the Middle Ages. Alchemists were often seen as mystics or philosophers, and their work was influenced by various religious and philosophical beliefs. Alchemy is often associated with the pursuit of knowledge, transformation, and the search for the divine.

How to Memorize "alchemist"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an ancient alchemist in a lab coat, working in a dimly lit laboratory, surrounded by various chemicals and alchemical symbols.
   - Imagine the alchemist holding a beaker filled with a mysterious substance, stirring it with a long rod.
   - Visualize the transformation of a base metal, such as lead, into gold before your eyes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the alchemist with the concept of transformation and the pursuit of knowledge.
   - Think of the alchemist as a wise and mysterious figure, dedicated to unlocking the secrets of the universe.
   - Associate the alchemist with the philosopher's stone and the quest for eternal life.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym ALCHEMY to remember the meanings of the word: Alchemist, Leader, Chemist, Healer, Mystic, Yogi.
   - Remember that an alchemist is a person who practices alchemy, and alchemy is the pursuit of knowledge and transformation.

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