the·ur·gy
| \ ˈthē-(ˌ)ər-jē
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Definition of theurgy
: the art or technique of compelling or persuading a god or beneficent or supernatural power to do or refrain from doing something
Other Words from theurgy
theurgic
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thē-ˈər-jik
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or theurgical \
thē-ˈər-ji-kəl
\ adjective
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or theurgical \
thē-ˈər-ji-kəl
\ adjective
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“Theurgy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theurgy. Accessed 5 Jul. 2022.
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The first known use of theurgy was circa 1569
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