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alchemistic

al·che·my
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [al-kuh-mee]
    • /ˈæl kə mi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [al-kuh-mee]
    • /ˈæl kə mi/

Definitions of alchemistic word

  • noun plural alchemistic a form of chemistry and speculative philosophy practiced in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance and concerned principally with discovering methods for transmuting baser metals into gold and with finding a universal solvent and an elixir of life. 1
  • noun plural alchemistic any magical power or process of transmuting a common substance, usually of little value, into a substance of great value. 1
  • noun plural alchemistic any seemingly magical process of transforming or combining elements into something new: Through some kind of alchemy he has reinvented himself as a writer. 1
  • adjective alchemistic Of or pertaining to alchemists. 0

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Origin of alchemistic

First appearance:

before 1325
One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-1375; earlier alchimie < Old French alquemie < Medieval Latin alchymia < Arabic al the + kīmiyā' < Greek kēmeía transmutation; replacing Middle English alconomye, equivalent to alk(imie) + (astr)onomye astronomy

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Parts of speech for Alchemistic

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alchemistic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for alchemistic

adj alchemistic

  • mystical — mystic; of or relating to supernatural agencies, affairs, occurrences, etc.: a strange, mystical experience.
  • mystifying — to perplex (a person) by playing upon the person's credulity; bewilder purposely.
  • perplexing — to cause to be puzzled or bewildered over what is not understood or certain; confuse mentally: Her strange response perplexed me.
  • puzzling — confusing or baffling: a puzzling answer.
  • cryptic — A cryptic remark or message contains a hidden meaning or is difficult to understand.

Antonyms for alchemistic

adj alchemistic

  • known — past participle of know1 .
  • obvious — easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.
  • intelligible — capable of being understood; comprehensible; clear: an intelligible response.
  • comprehensible — Something that is comprehensible can be understood.
  • visible — that can be seen; perceptible to the eye: mountains visible in the distance.

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