magic

noun [U] (SPECIAL POWER)

/ˈmædʒ.ɪk/

Definition

A2 the use of special powers to make things happen that would usually be impossible, such as in stories for children: The group are known for their belief in witchcraft and magic. As if by magic/Like magic, the car changes into a boat when it hits the water.Magic A2 the skill of performing tricks to entertain people, such as making things appear and disappear and pretending to cut someone in half: He's a comedian who also does magic.Magic

(Definition of magic noun (SPECIAL POWER) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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