theurgic

9.9

Rituals that try to call on gods or spirits for help

adjective
/θjuˈɜrdʒɪk/

Literature

: teúrgico

Conversely, the theurgic conception of the Kabbala sees every human act as having an immediate effect on Divinity.

Examples

Many ancient civilizations practiced theurgic rituals to seek divine intervention in their daily lives.
The philosopher wrote extensively about the theurgic traditions that connect humanity with the supernatural.
In his studies, he examined how theurgic practices could transform the spirit and elevate the soul.

Synonyms

thaumaturgical

vstheurgic

Literature

1 9.9

Making people feel strong surprise and wonder as if by magic

highlights ritual acts that use divine or supernatural power

thaumaturgic

vstheurgic

Literature

1 9.9

Causing great wonder like a magic trick

focuses on ritual procedures involving divine or supernatural power

mysterial

vstheurgic

Formal

9.9

Relating to secret religious ceremonies

emphasizes rituals that involve supernatural or divine power

theandric

vstheurgic

Specialized

9.9

Involving God and people working together

highlights rituals driven by divine power rather than shared agency

Antonyms

secular

143 4.7

Not connected with religion, about everyday and public life

mundane

80 4.3

Ordinary daily things or events that are not special and often feel boring

Surface Forms

theurgic positive

Morphology

theurgic = theurgy (transparent) = theurgy + ic

Formed by the regular adjectival suffix '-ic' added to 'theurgy', so the adjective directly means 'relating to theurgy', though both terms are specialized.

Etymology

Theurgic comes from Greek parts theo- meaning 'god' and -erg meaning 'work', so it literally means 'god-work'. That's why theurgic describes rituals or magical acts that try to use or call on divine power.