gematria

This term refers to a specialized method of alphanumeric interpretation. It is primarily associated with the Kabbalah and Jewish mystical traditions, where it is used to suggest a spiritual or theological relationship between words that share the same numerical sum. Because it is a technical term of mysticism, it is rarely used in casual conversation and typically appears in academic, theological, or occult contexts.

As a specialized system of study or a method of calculation, the word is treated as an uncountable noun. It describes the practice itself rather than a discrete object that can be counted.