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thaumaturgy

[ thaw-muh-tur-jee ]
/ ˈθɔ məˌtɜr dʒi /
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noun

the working of wonders or miracles; magic.

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Origin of thaumaturgy

From the Greek word thaumatourgía, dating back to 1720–30. See thaumato-, -urgy

Words nearby thaumaturgy

thaumato-, thaumatology, thaumatrope, thaumaturge, thaumaturgic, thaumaturgy, thaw, Thaxter, Thayer, Th.B., THC
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Words related to thaumaturgy

necromancy, foreboding, augury, prediction, incantation, prophecy, astrology, theurgy, trickery, witchcraft, divination, fascination, alchemy, allurement, presage, illusion, abracadabra, power, enchantment, spell

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