theurgy

noun

the·​ur·​gy ˈthē-(ˌ)ər-jē How to pronounce theurgy (audio)
: the art or technique of compelling or persuading a god or beneficent or supernatural power to do or refrain from doing something
theurgic
thē-ˈər-jik How to pronounce theurgy (audio)
adjective
or theurgical
thē-ˈər-ji-kəl How to pronounce theurgy (audio)

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin theurgia, from Late Greek theourgia, from theourgos miracle worker, from Greek the- + ergon work — more at work

First Known Use

circa 1569, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of theurgy was circa 1569

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“Theurgy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theurgy. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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