n., adj., & v.
--n.
1. a the supposed art of influencing the course of events by the occult control of nature or of the spirits. b witchcraft.
2 conjuring tricks.
3 an inexplicable or remarkable influence producing surprising results.
4 an enchanting quality or phenomenon.
--adj.
1. of or resulting from magic.
2 producing surprising results.
3 colloq. wonderful, exciting.
--v.tr. (magicked, magicking) change or create by magic, or apparently so.
Phrases and idioms:
like magic very rapidly. magic away cause to disappear as if by magic. magic carpet a mythical carpet able to transport a person on it to any desired place. magic eye
1. a photoelectric device used in equipment for detection, measurement, etc.
2 a small cathode-ray tube used to indicate the correct tuning of a radio receiver. magic lantern a simple form of image-projector using slides. magic mushroom a mushroom producing psilocybin. magic square a square divided into smaller squares each containing a number such that the sums of all vertical, horizontal, or diagonal rows are equal.
Etymology: ME f. OF magique f. L magicus adj., LL magica n., f. Gk magikos (as MAGUS)