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The word, which contains the root thauma, the same that appears in thaumaturgy, has often been translated as “wonder.”

Thaumaturgy, thaw′ma-tur-ji, n. the art of working wonders or miracles.

Won′der-work, a prodigy, miracle: thaumaturgy; Won′der-work′er; Won′der-work′ing.

It was the final triumph of Professor Vanlief's thaumaturgy.

Leam's imagination could not compass the thaumaturgy tried to be inculcated.

The feats of a vulgar thaumaturgy, designed to make the ignorant stare, may well be dispensed with.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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