Definition of THEURGY

theurgy

Plural: theurgies

Noun

  • The practice of invoking divine intervention or communication with gods.
  • the effect of supernatural or divine intervention in human affairs
  • white magic performed with the help of beneficent spirits (as formerly practiced by Neoplatonists)
  • A form of magic designed to allow for worship or conjuration of, or communication with spirits or deities.
  • A supernatural intervention in human affairs.

Examples

  • Winning that round felt like THEURGY, as if the tiles themselves had conspired in her favor.

Origin / Etymology

From Late Latin theūrgia, from Ancient Greek θεουργίᾱ (theourgíā, “sorcery”), from θεός (theós, “god”) + ἔργον (érgon, “work”). By surface analysis, the- + -urgy.

Scrabble Score: 14

theurgy: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
theurgy: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
theurgy: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

theurgy: valid Words With Friends Word