English Explanatory Dictionary

Vancian magic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of magic based on the existence of spells that must be prepared in advance, for specific purposes, and that can be used a finite number of times.

Word forms

Vancian magic

Etymology

From Vance + -ian, after fantasy writer Jack Vance.

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