Definition of "magic" in English

noun

1. The application of rituals or actions, especially those based on occult knowledge, to subdue or manipulate natural or supernatural beings and forces in order to have some benefit from them.

   • “My magic will help you find true love,” said the witch as she looked for the right herbs in her collection.

2. Something producing successful and remarkable results, especially when not fully understood; an enchanting quality; exceptional skill.

3. (entertainment) The art or practice of performing conjuring tricks and illusions to give the appearance of supernatural phenomena or powers.

adjective

1. Having supernatural talents, properties or qualities attributed to magic.

   • a magic wand
   • a magic dragon

2. Producing extraordinary results, as though through the use of magic.

   • a magic moment

3. Pertaining to conjuring tricks or illusions performed for entertainment etc.

   • a magic show
   • a magic trick

4. (colloquial) Great; excellent.

   • I cleaned up the flat while you were out. —Really? Magic!

5. (physics) Describing the number of nucleons in a particularly stable isotopic nucleus; 2, 8, 20, 28, 50, 82, 126, and 184.

6. (programming) Being a literal number or string value with no meaning or context, not defined as a constant or variable

   • The code is full of magic numbers and we can't figure out what they mean.

verb

1. (transitive) To produce, transform (something), (as if) by magic.