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- [thee-ur-jee]
- /ˈθi ɜr dʒi/
- /ˈθiːɜː.dʒɪ/
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- [thee-ur-jee]
- /ˈθi ɜr dʒi/
Definitions of theurgy word
- noun plural theurgy a system of beneficent magic practiced by the Egyptian Platonists and others. 1
- noun plural theurgy the working of a divine or supernatural agency in human affairs. 1
- noun theurgy the intervention of a divine or supernatural agency in the affairs of man 0
- noun theurgy the working of miracles by such intervention 0
- noun theurgy beneficent magic as taught and performed by Egyptian Neoplatonists and others 0
- noun theurgy an occurrence or accomplishment or a sequence of these, esp. when remarkable or extraordinary, viewed as effected by supernatural or divine agency 0
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Origin of theurgy
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; < Late Latin theūrgia < Greek theourgeía magic. See the-, -urgy
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Parts of speech for Theurgy
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theurgy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% 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.
theurgy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for theurgy
noun theurgy
- bewitchment — the state of being bewitched
- conjuration — a magic spell; incantation
- diabolism — activities designed to enlist the aid of devils, esp in witchcraft or sorcery
- fortunetelling — the act or practice of predicting the future.
- horoscopy — Archaic. the casting or taking of horoscopes.
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