magic
The application of rituals or actions, especially those based on occult knowledge, to…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.
» Does Tom still believe in magic?
Glaubt Tom immer noch an Magie?
Том все ще вірить у магію?
Том все ще вірить у дива?
Meaning
8 senses(uncountable, usually)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.
“My magic will help you find true love,” said the witch as she looked for the right herbs in her collection.
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.
(uncountable, usually)The supernatural forces which are drawn on in such a ritual.
(countable, rare, usually)A specific ritual or procedure associated with such magic; a spell; a magical ability.
(countable, usually)The ability to cast a magic spell.
I learned a new magic after rescuing the tree fairy.
(uncountable, usually)Something producing successful and remarkable results, especially when not fully understood; an enchanting quality; exceptional skill.
Magie, Zauber
Something producing successful and remarkable results, especially when not fully understood; an enchanting quality; exceptional skill.
(slang, uncountable, usually)Complicated or esoteric code that is not expected to be generally understood.
(uncountable, usually)The art or practice of performing conjuring tricks and illusions to give the appearance of supernatural phenomena or powers.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
The art or practice of performing conjuring tricks and illusions to give the appearance of supernatural phenomena or powers.
(countable, usually)One such conjuring trick or illusion.
Examples
370 sentencesDoes Tom still believe in magic?
Том все ще вірить у магію?
deGlaubt Tom immer noch an Magie?
Do you really believe in magic?
Ти насправді віриш у магію?
ruТы на самом деле веришь в магию?
deGlaubst du wirklich an Magie?
Do you want to see some magic?
Хочеш побачити фокус?
ruХочешь увидеть немного магии?
deWillst du etwas Zauberkunst sehen?
I don't believe in magic.
Я не вірю в магію.
ruЯ не верю в магию.
deIch glaube nicht an Magie.
Tom performed a magic trick.
Том показав фокус.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English magik, magyk, from Old French magique (noun and adjective), from LatinFrom Middle English magik, magyk, from Old French magique (noun and adjective), from Latin magicus (adjective), magica (noun use of feminine form of magicus), from Ancient Greek μαγικός (magikós, “magical”), from μάγος (mágos, “magus”). Ultimately from Old Iranian, probably derived from Proto-Indo-European *meh₂gʰ- (“to be able to, to help; power, sorcerer”). Displaced Old English ġealdor (whence Middle English galder) and dwimmer.
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Forms
plural: magicsSynonyms
61 synonyms- any art that invokes supernatural powers:thaumaturgy
- an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers:magic trickconjuring tricktricklegerdemainconjurationthaumaturgyillusiondeception
Word family
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1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable