thaumaturgy

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun any art that invokes supernatural powers
  2. noun an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers

Etymology

From Ancient Greek θαυματουργία (thaumatourgía), from θαῦμα (thaûma, “miracle, wonder”) + ἔργον (érgon, “work”).

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Synonyms

magic

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