Automagical

//ˈɑtoʊˈmæd͡ʒɪkəl// adj, slang

adj, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Automatic, but with an apparent element of magic. Commonly referring to complex technical processes hidden from the view of users or operators, resulting in technology that "just works". informal

    "Throughout this text we will emphasize the employment of a systems approach to the practice of analysis and design. In it we attempt to present this portion of the software lifecycle as a discipline rather than an "automagical" (automated magic) process."

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"Throughout this text we will emphasize the employment of a systems approach to the practice of analysis and design. In it we attempt to present this portion of the software lifecycle as a discipline rather than an "automagical" (automated magic) process."

Etymology

Blend of automatic + magical.

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