madyik

Cebuano

noun
Definitions
  • a conjuring trick or illusion performed to give the appearance of supernatural phenomena or powers
  • the use of rituals or actions, especially based on occult knowledge, to subdue or manipulate natural or supernatural beings and forces in order to have some benefit from them

Etymology

Derived from English magic derived from Middle English magyk derived from Old French magique derived from Latin magicus (magical) derived from Ancient Greek μαγικός (magical) derived from Proto-Indo-European *meh₂gh- (help, power, be able to, sorcerer).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*meh₂gh-

Gloss

help, power, be able to, sorcerer

Concept
Semantic Field

Social and political relations

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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