thaumaturgy

[ thaw-muh-tur-jee ]

noun

1. the working of wonders or miracles; magic.

Word History and Origins

Origin of thaumaturgy¹

From the Greek word thaumatourgía, dating back to 1720–30. See thaumato-, -urgy

Example Sentences

The word, which contains the root thauma, the same that appears in thaumaturgy, has often been translated as “wonder.”

From Nautilus

Thaumaturgy, thaw′ma-tur-ji, n. the art of working wonders or miracles.

From Project Gutenberg

Won′der-work, a prodigy, miracle: thaumaturgy; Won′der-work′er; Won′der-work′ing.

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It was the final triumph of Professor Vanlief's thaumaturgy.

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Leam's imagination could not compass the thaumaturgy tried to be inculcated.

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The feats of a vulgar thaumaturgy, designed to make the ignorant stare, may well be dispensed with.

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