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Ars Magna

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Ars Mag·​na | \ ˈärs‧ˈmägnə, ˈärz-, -ag- \

Definition of Ars Magna

: a logistic system designed to function as a universal science that would be basic to all others specifically : the combinative method originally designed by Raymond Lully

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History and Etymology for Ars Magna

Medieval Latin, literally, great art

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“Ars Magna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ars%20Magna. Accessed 27 Jun. 2022.

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