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Meaning of BLACK MAGIC

Pronunciation:  blak 'majik

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world
 
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 Synonyms: black art, sorcery
 
 See Also: bewitchment, demonism, diabolism, enchantment, magic, obiism, Satanism, witchcraft, witchery

 

 

Computing Dictionary
 
 Definition: 

(Or "FM") A technique that works, though nobody really understands why. More obscure than voodoo programming, which may be done by cookbook.

Compare black art, deep magic, and magic number.

 
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 Related Terms: Black Mass, chthonian worship, demonism, demonography, demonolatry, demonology, demonomancy, demonomy, demonry, devil lore, devil worship, devilry, diablerie, diabolism, diabology, diabolology, Satanism, sorcery, the black art
 

 

 

 

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