magic

== English == === Alternative forms === magick (fantasy or occult, otherwise obsolete) magicke, magique (obsolete) === Etymology === From Middle English magik, magyk, from Old French magique (noun and adjective), from Latin magicus (adjective), magica (noun use of feminine form of magicus), from Ancient Greek μαγικός (magikós, “magical”), from μάγος (mágos, “magus”). Ultimately from Old Iranian, probably derived from Proto-Indo-European *meh₂gʰ- (“to be able to, to help; power, sorcerer”). Displaced Old English ġealdor (whence Middle English galder) and dwimmer. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈmad͡ʒɪk/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈmæd͡ʒɪk/ Rhymes: -ædʒɪk Hyphenation: mag‧ic === Noun === magic (usually uncountable, plural magics) The application of rituals or actions, especially those based on occult knowledge, to subdue or manipulate natural or supernatural beings and forces in order to have some benefit from them. [from 14th c.] Synonyms: dwimmer, spellcraft, thaumaturgy, witchcraft, wizardry; see also Thesaurus:magic “My magic will help you find true love,” said the witch as she looked for the right herbs in her collection. The supernatural forces which are drawn on in such a ritual. (rare, countable) A specific ritual or procedure associated with such magic; a spell; a magical ability. [from 14th c.] Synonyms: cantrip, incantation; see also Thesaurus:magic spell (gaming, countable) The ability to cast a magic spell. Something producing successful and remarkable results, especially when not fully understood; an enchanting quality; exceptional skill. [from 17th c.] (computing, slang) Complicated or esoteric code that is not expected to be generally understood. (entertainment) The art or practice of performing conjuring tricks and illusions to give the appearance of supernatural phenomena or powers. Synonyms: illusionism, legerdemain, sleight of hand; see also Thesaurus:prestidigitation (countable) One such conjuring trick or illusion. [from 19th c.] ==== Derived terms ==== See also magical § Derived terms ==== Related terms ==== magician ==== Descendants ==== → Japanese: マジック (majikku) → Korean: 매직 (maejik) ==== Translations ==== === Adjective === magic (not comparable) Having supernatural talents, properties or qualities attributed to magic. [from 14th c.] Synonym: magical Producing extraordinary results, as though through the use of magic. [from 17th c.] Synonyms: wonderful, amazing Pertaining to conjuring tricks or illusions performed for entertainment etc. [from 19th c.] Synonym: magical (colloquial) Great; excellent. [from 20th c.] (physics) Describing the number of nucleons in a particularly stable isotopic nucleus; 2, 8, 20, 28, 50, 82, 126, and 184. [from 20th c.] (programming) Being a literal number or string value with no meaning or context, not defined as a constant or variable [from 20th c.] ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Verb === magic (third-person singular simple present magics, present participle magicking, simple past and past participle magicked) (transitive) To produce, transform (something), (as if) by magic. [from 20th c.] Synonyms: conjure up, magic up ==== Derived terms ==== magic up ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === gamic == Occitan == === Pronunciation === === Adjective === magic m (feminine singular magica, masculine plural magics, feminine plural magicas) magic, magical ==== Derived terms ==== magicament ==== Related terms ==== magia == Romanian == === Etymology === Borrowed from French magique. By surface analysis, magie +‎ -ic. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈma.d͡ʒik/ === Adjective === magic m or n (feminine singular magică, masculine plural magici, feminine/neuter plural magice) magical ==== Declension ==== === Further reading === “magic”, in DEX online—Dicționare ale limbii române (Dictionaries of the Romanian language) (in Romanian), 2004–2026