| magical | 1. Pertaining to the hidden wisdom supposed to be possessed by the Magi; relating to the occult powers of nature, and the producing of effects by their agency. 2. Performed by, or proceeding from, occult and superhuman agencies; done by, or seemingly done by, enchantment or sorcery. Hence: Seemingly requiring more than human power; imposing or startling in performance; producing effects which seem supernatural or very extraordinary; having extraordinary properties; as, a magic lantern; a magic square or circle. "The painter's magic skill." (Cowper) Although with certain words magic is used more than magical, as, magic circle, magic square, magic wand, we may in general say magic or magical; as, a magic or magical effect; a magic or magical influence, etc. But when the adjective is predicative, magical, and not magic, is used; as, the effect was magical. Magic circle, a series of concentric circles containing the numbers 12 to 75 in eight radii, and having somewhat similar properties to the magic square. <zoology> Magic humming bird, a Mexican humming bird (Iache magica), having white downy thing tufts. Magic lantern. See Lantern. Magic square, numbers so disposed in parallel and equal rows in the form of a square, that each row, taken vertically, horizontally, or diagonally, shall give the same sum, the same product, or an harmonical series, according as the numbers taken are in arithmetical, geometrical, or harmonical progression. Magic wand, a wand used by a magician in performing feats of magic. Origin: L. Magicus, Gr, fr., cf. F. Magique. See Magi. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| magical thinking |
The belief that one's thoughts, words, or actions will produce an outcome that defies normal laws of cause and effect; the belief that one's words have the power to make things happen. For example, a client may believe his or her thoughts can cause earthquakes. Occurs in schizophrenia.
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| magical t. |
that characterized by the belief that thinking or wishing something can cause it to occur; it is normal in childhood and dreams but also occurs in schizophrenia and other mental disorders.
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| magical thinking |
Subjective logic wherein it's supposed that one's own thoughts can influence events, create good "luck", or establish uncanny coincidences. Also can include the concept that to know the "true name" of something gives one power over it. Or that chants, incantations and mystical phrases will alter the course of objective events.
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| magical | possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers |
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| magical | an ability to perform magic |
| magical | an ability to perform magic |
| magical | in a magical manner |
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