thaumaturge: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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Quick answer
What does “thaumaturge” mean?
A performer of miracles or magic.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A performer of miracles or magic; a wonder-worker.
Someone who uses sleight of hand or trickery; in a broader sense, one who brings about extraordinary changes.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in meaning or usage; both varieties use it similarly.
Connotations
Carries connotations of ancient or esoteric magic; may imply authenticity in British usage, while in American, it might be more associated with fantasy literature.
Frequency
Equally rare in both British and American English.
Grammar
How to Use “thaumaturge” in a Sentence
thaumaturge of [art or magic]thaumaturge who performs miraclesVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “thaumaturge” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- thaumaturgic powers
American English
- thaumaturgic abilities
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rarely used; might appear in metaphorical contexts about innovative leaders.
Academic
Used in historical, religious studies, or literature to describe figures with miraculous abilities.
Everyday
Almost never used in casual conversation; limited to specific contexts.
Technical
In fantasy gaming or literature, refers to characters with magic powers.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “thaumaturge”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “thaumaturge”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “thaumaturge”
- Mispronounced as /θɔːˈmætʃərdʒ/ or confused with 'thaumaturgy' (the practice).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a rare and literary word, primarily used in specific contexts like history or fantasy.
No, 'thaumaturge' is a noun; the related verb is 'thaumaturgize', but it is extremely rare.
'Thaumaturge' often implies a performer of genuine miracles or supernatural acts, while 'magician' can refer to stage magic or illusion.
In American English, it is typically pronounced as /ˈθɑːmətɜːrdʒ/.
A performer of miracles or magic.
Thaumaturge is usually literary in register.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “play the thaumaturge”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'thauma' meaning wonder in Greek, and 'urge' from 'ergon' meaning work, so a wonder-worker.
Conceptual Metaphor
A transformer of reality; one who manipulates the ordinary into the extraordinary.
Practice
Quiz
What is a thaumaturge?