magic
/ˈmædʒɪk/IPA: /M AE1 JH IH0 K/
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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
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A specific ritual or procedure associated with such magic; a spell.
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The supernatural forces which are drawn on in such a ritual
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Something producing successful and remarkable results, especially when not fully understood; an enchanting quality; exceptional skill.
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A conjuring trick or illusion performed to give the appearance of supernatural phenomena or powers.
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The art or practice of performing conjuring tricks and illusions.
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Complicated or esoteric code that is not expected to be generally understood.
- 1
To produce, transform (something), (as if) by magic.
Synonyms
- 1
Having supernatural talents, properties or qualities attributed to magic.
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Producing extraordinary results, as though through the use of magic; wonderful, amazing.
“a magic moment”
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Pertaining to conjuring tricks or illusions performed for entertainment etc.
“a magic show; a magic trick”
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Great; excellent.
“— I cleaned up the flat while you were out. — Really? Magic!”
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Describing the number of nucleons in a particularly stable isotopic nucleus; 2, 8, 20, 28, 50, 82, 126, and 184.
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Being a literal number or string value with no meaning or context, not defined as a constant or variable
“The code is full of magic numbers and we can't figure out what they mean.”
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