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wizarding

wizarding

5 8.6
The practice of using magic, for example learning spells
  • noun
  • /ˈwɪzərdɪŋ/
  • Literature
translation icon : magia
  • Throughout the Wizarding World, magic is used as a substitute for traditional contracts and enforcement of agreements.
  • the wizarding world
  • the Wizarding World of Harry

Examples

Synonyms

witchcraft
vswizarding
  • Literature
87 7.0

A practice of using magic and spells to help or harm people

is more about general magical practice rather than skilled technical acts
sorcery
vswizarding
  • Literature
29 9.2

To use magic to control people or events, often to harm

is neutral practice of magic without necessarily harmful or evil intent
black magic
vswizarding
20 7.7

Magic used to harm people or to help the person who uses it

is neutral practice of magic not defined by harmful or selfish intent
witching
vswizarding
8 9.9

Use of magic to harm or control people

is broader applying to formal magical practice by trained practitioners
magick
vswizarding
  • Jargon
4 9.9

A spiritual practice using rituals to try to change things by unseen powers

is common magical activity rather than a spiritual ritual system
witchery
vswizarding
3 9.1

The use of magic and spells to do strange things

is the everyday activity of magic rather than an artistic tradition
occultism
vswizarding
3 9.9

The study and practice of magic and secret powers

is practical magic activity rather than a broader study of mystical beliefs
spellwork
vswizarding
1 9.4

Using special words and small actions to make magic happen

is about general magical activity rather than only ritual spell processes
spellcasting
vswizarding
1 8.5

Using words or actions to make magic happen

is broader covering all magic practice not only the use of spells
the art of witchery
vswizarding
9.9

A practice of doing magic using spells and potions

is framed as general magical activity not only skilled traditional practice

Antonyms

80 4.3

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

How Magical

sorcery
  • Literature
29 9.2
witchcraft
  • Literature
87 7.0
spellwork
1 9.4
wizarding
  • Literature
5 8.6
magic
3.2

Surface Forms

wizarding singular
wizardings plural

Morphology

wizarding = wizard (semi-transparent) = wizard + ing

The noun sense is still built on wizard + -ing, but the abstract meaning 'the practice of using magic' is more lexicalized than a plain relational adjective.

Etymology

Wizarding as a noun comes from wizard, with wise at its heart meaning 'wise' or 'clever', and the -ing ending turning it into an action or practice. So wizarding means 'the activity of using magic', especially what wizards do.