automagical

American

[aw-toh-maj-i-kuhl] / ˌɔ toʊˈmædʒ ɪ kəl /

adjective

Digital Technology.

(of a usually complicated technical or computer process) done, operating, or happening in a way that is hidden from or not understood by the user, and in that sense, apparently “magical”.

I just downloaded an automagical update to my word processing software that somehow fixed the problems.

Other Word Forms

automagically

adverb

Etymology

Origin of automagical

First recorded in 1980–85; auto(matic) + magical

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Ultimately, the shift to silent, automagical videos that play only when you’re looking at them could benefit both advertisers and readers.

From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2015

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