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noun mag·ic \ˈma-jik\

Definition of magic

1a : the use of means (such as charms or spells) believed to have supernatural power over natural forcesb : magic rites or incantations
2a : an extraordinary power or influence seemingly from a supernatural source Both pitchers, although they are older, haven't lost their magic.b : something that seems to cast a spell : enchantment all the mystery, magic and romance which belong to royalty alone — J. E. P. Grigg
3 : the art of producing illusions by sleight of hand entertained with acts of jugglery and magic

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Examples of magic in a Sentence

children who believe in magic
a book that explains how to do magic
Both pitchers, though they are older, haven't lost their magic.

Origin and Etymology of magic

Middle English magique, from Middle French, from Latin magice, from Greek magikē, feminine of magikos Magian, magical, from magos magus, sorcerer, of Iranian origin; akin to Old Persian maguš sorcerer

First Known Use: 14th century

Other Occult Terms

augury, censor, invocation, lucidity, metempsychosis, mojo, numinous, preternatural, weird, wraith

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adjective mag·ic

Definition of magic

1 : of or relating to magic
2a : having seemingly supernatural qualities or powersb : giving a feeling of enchantment

magical

play \ˈma-ji-kəl\ adjective

magically

play \-ji-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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Examples of magic in a Sentence

a magic potion that makes you able to fly
There is no magic solution to these problems.

Origin and Etymology of magic

see ¹magic

First Known Use: 14th century

magic

verb mag·ic

Definition of magic

magicked

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magicking

transitive verb
: to produce, remove, or influence by magic

1906

First Known Use of magic

1906

MAGIC Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of magic for English Language Learners

: a power that allows people (such as witches and wizards) to do impossible things by saying special words or performing special actions
: tricks that seem to be impossible and that are done by a performer to entertain people
: special power, influence, or skill

magic

adjective

Definition of magic for English Language Learners

: having the power to make impossible things happen : having supernatural power
: involving the skill of doing tricks that seem to be impossible
: capable of producing good results very easily

MAGIC Defined for Kids

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noun mag·ic \ˈma-jik\

Definition of magic for Students

1 : the power to control natural forces possessed by certain persons (as wizards and witches) in folk tales and fiction
2 : the art or skill of performing tricks or illusions for entertainment
3 : a power that seems mysterious The team lost its magic.
4 : something that charms They calmed us with the magic of their singing.

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adjective mag·ic

Definition of magic for Students

1 : having or seeming to have the power to make impossible things happen She chanted the magic words.
2 : of or relating to the power to make impossible things happen magic tricks
3 : giving a feeling of enchantment It was a magic moment.