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- US Pronunciation
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- [al-kuh-mee]
- /ˈæl kə mi/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [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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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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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