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alchemical

/ælˈkɛm.ɪ.kəl/
al · chem · i · cal
Adverb:alchemically
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1

Involving a seemingly magical or mysterious process of transformation, creation, or combination.

Example

"The chef has an almost alchemical ability to turn humble pantry staples into an extraordinary banquet."

2

Relating to or characteristic of alchemy, the medieval forerunner of chemistry concerned with the transmutation of matter.

Example

"The historian spent years decoding the cryptic symbols found in the sixteenth-century alchemical treatise."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from 'alchemy', which entered Middle English via Old French and Medieval Latin from the Arabic 'al-kimiya', combining the definite article 'al-' with Late Greek 'khemeia' (the art of transmuting metals).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Alchemical. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/alchemical
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