thaumaturgy
Pronunciation
  • (RP) IPA: /ˈθɔːmətɜːdʒi/
  • (America) IPA: /ˈθɔməˌtɜɹdʒi/
Noun

thaumaturgy

  1. The working of miracles.
    • 1898, H. G. Wells, The Man Who Could Work Miracles
      There were astonishing changes. The small hours found Mr. Maydig and Mr. Fotheringay careering across the chilly market square under the still moon, in a sort of ecstasy of thaumaturgy, Mr. Maydig all flap and gesture, Mr. Fotheringay short and bristling, and no longer abashed at his greatness
  2. Magic; witchcraft; wizardry.
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