theurgy

noun

the·​ur·​gy ˈthē-(ˌ)ər-jē 

: the art or technique of compelling or persuading a god or beneficent or supernatural power to do or refrain from doing something

theurgic

thē-ˈər-jik 

adjective

or theurgical

thē-ˈər-ji-kəl 

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin theurgia, from Late Greek theourgia, from theourgos miracle worker, from Greek the- + ergon work — more at work

First Known Use

circa 1569, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for theurgy

• clergy