Etymology

magical

ma·gic·al
M3A1G2I1C3A1L1

Today it means: Of, relating to, or by means of magic. Full definition →

Proto-Indo-European *h₂élisder.? ← English magic
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  1. Englishmagic
  2. Proto-Indo-European*h₂el-
  3. Proto-Indo-European*h₂élisder.?
  4. English todaymagical

From magic + -al.

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