Metamagic

//ˌmɛtəˈmæd͡ʒɪk// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Modification of the fundamental attributes of magical spells. uncountable

    "Although the concept of metamagic has existed since the beginning of magical study, it has generally been ignored by most wizards, who have been far more interested in spectacular effects and immediate results."

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"Although the concept of metamagic has existed since the beginning of magical study, it has generally been ignored by most wizards, who have been far more interested in spectacular effects and immediate results."

Etymology

From meta- + magic.

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