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the·ur·gy

(thē′ûr-jē)

n. pl. the·ur·gies

1. Divine or supernatural intervention in human affairs.

2. Magic performed with the supposed aid of beneficent spirits, as formerly practiced by the Neoplatonists.

[Late Latin theūrgia, from Greek theourgiā, sacramental rite, mystery : theo-, theo- + -ourgiā, -urgy.]

the·ur′gic, the·ur′gi·cal adj.

the·ur′gi·cal·ly adv.

the′ur·gist n.

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theurgical

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Having, brought about by, or relating to supernatural powers or magic:

fey, magic, magical, talismanic, thaumaturgic, thaumaturgical, theurgic, witching, wizardly.

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