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automagical

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • US: /ˈɑtoʊˈmæd͡ʒɪkəl/

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adj

Meaning 1

Automatic, but with an apparent element of magic. Commonly referring to complex technical processes hidden from the view of users or operators, resulting in technology that "just works".

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, technology

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Blend of automatic + magical.

Across languages

Translations

13 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: automagisch — automatic, but with an apparent element of magic
  • Finnish: automaaginen — automatic, but with an apparent element of magic
  • French: automagique — automatic, but with an apparent element of magic
  • German: automagisch — automatic, but with an apparent element of magic
  • Hebrew: אוטומאגי (otomagi) — automatic, but with an apparent element of magic
  • Italian: automagico — automatic, but with an apparent element of magic
  • Norwegian: automagisk — automatic, but with an apparent element of magic
  • Polish: automagiczny — automatic, but with an apparent element of magic
  • Portuguese: automágico — automatic, but with an apparent element of magic
  • Russian: автомаги́ческий (avtomagíčeskij) — automatic, but with an apparent element of magic
  • Slovak: automagicky — automatic, but with an apparent element of magic
  • Spanish: automágico — automatic, but with an apparent element of magic
  • Swedish: automagisk — automatic, but with an apparent element of magic