I. ˈma-jik noun
Etymology: Middle English magique, from Middle French, from Latin magice, from Greek magikē, feminine of magikos Magian, magical, from magos magus, sorcerer, of Iranian origin; akin to Old Persian maguš sorcerer
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : the use of means (as charms or spells) believed to have supernatural power over natural forces
b. : magic rites or incantations
2.
a. : an extraordinary power or influence seemingly from a supernatural source
b. : something that seems to cast a spell : enchantment
3. : the art of producing illusions by sleight of hand
II. adjective
Date: 14th century
1. : of or relating to magic
2.
a. : having seemingly supernatural qualities or powers
b. : giving a feeling of enchantment
• mag·i·cal ˈma-ji-kəl adjective
• mag·i·cal·ly -ji-k(ə-)lē adverb
III. transitive verb
( mag·icked ; mag·ick·ing )
Date: 1906
: to produce, remove, or influence by magic