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- [al-kuh-mee]
- /ˈæl kə mi/
- /ˈæl.kə.mi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [al-kuh-mee]
- /ˈæl kə mi/
Definitions of alchemy word
- uncountable noun alchemy Alchemy was a form of chemistry studied in the Middle Ages, which was concerned with trying to discover ways to change ordinary metals into gold. 3
- uncountable noun alchemy Alchemy is the power to change or create things in a way which seems mysterious and magical. 3
- noun alchemy the pseudoscientific predecessor of chemistry that sought a method of transmuting base metals into gold, an elixir to prolong life indefinitely, a panacea or universal remedy, and an alkahest or universal solvent 3
- noun alchemy a power like that of alchemy 3
- noun alchemy an early form of chemistry, with philosophic and magical associations, studied in the Middle Ages: its chief aims were to change base metals into gold and to discover the elixir of perpetual youth 3
- noun alchemy a power or process of changing one thing into another; esp., a seemingly miraculous power or process of changing a thing into something better 3
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Origin of alchemy
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 Alchemy
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alchemy 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
alchemy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for alchemy
noun alchemy
- witchcraft — the art or practices of a witch; sorcery; magic.
- sorcery — the art, practices, or spells of a person who is supposed to exercise supernatural powers through the aid of evil spirits; black magic; witchery.
- magic — the art of producing illusions as entertainment by the use of sleight of hand, deceptive devices, etc.; legerdemain; conjuring: to pull a rabbit out of a hat by magic.
- thaumaturgy — the working of wonders or miracles; magic.
- black magic — magic used for evil purposes by invoking the power of the devil
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