magic bullet

mag·ic bul·let

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [maj-ik boo l-it]
- /ˈmædʒ ɪk ˈbʊl ɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [maj-ik boo l-it]
- /ˈmædʒ ɪk ˈbʊl ɪt/

Definitions of magic bullet words

noun magic bullet something that cures or remedies without causing harmful side effects: So far there is no magic bullet for economic woes. 1
noun magic bullet instant or fool-proof remedy 1
noun Technical meaning of magic bullet (jargon) (Or "silver bullet" from vampire legends) A term widely used in software engineering for a supposed quick, simple cure for some problem. E.g. "There's no silver bullet for this problem". 1
countable noun magic bullet In medicine, a magic bullet is a drug or treatment that can cure a disease quickly and completely. 0
countable noun magic bullet A magic bullet is an easy solution to a difficult problem. 0
noun magic bullet any therapeutic agent, esp one in the early stages of development, reputed to be very effective in treating a condition, such as a malignant tumour, by specifically targeting the diseased tissue 0

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Origin of magic bullet

First appearance:

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1965-70

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Parts of speech for Magic bullet

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magic bullet popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for magic bullet

noun magic bullet

wonder drug — a drug, usually recently discovered or developed, noted for its startling curative effect, as an antibiotic or sulfa drug.
panacea — an ancient Greek goddess of healing.
miracle drug — wonder drug.

All 3 Synonyms of magic bullet