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Meaning of 'magic' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Magic [ a.]
- A comprehensive name for all of the pretended arts which claim to produce effects by the assistance of supernatural beings, or departed spirits, or by a mastery of secret forces in nature attained by a study of occult science, including enchantment, conjuration, witchcraft, sorcery, necromancy, incantation, etc.
- Alt. of Magical

Meaning of 'magic' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . magic [ s]
Meaning (1):
- possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
Example in sentence:
  • 'tis now the very witching time of night;
  • a magical spell;
  • charming incantations;
  • magic signs that protect against adverse influence;
  • wizard wands;
  • wizardly powers

Nearby Words:

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Related Definitions

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    Any attempt to understand and manipulate the human condition by recourse to supernatural powers. In particular the term is used to describe the belief that there is a causal
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  • Magic
    Magic means rituals performed in an attempt to influence supernatural beings to help achieve human ends.

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