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wizardry

/ˈwɪz.ɚ.dri/
wiz · ard · ry
Plural:wizardries
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• noun

1

Extraordinary skill, ingenuity, or mastery in a specialized field, especially one involving complex technology or finance.

Example

"Thanks to the sound engineer's digital wizardry, the damaged archival recording was restored to crystal clarity."

2

The art or practice of magic and sorcery conducted by a wizard.

Example

"The fantasy novel centers on a young apprentice learning the ancient rules of wizardry."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 16th century from 'wizard' (originally from Middle English 'wysard', meaning a philosopher or sage, derived from 'wys' meaning wise) combined with the noun-forming suffix '-ry'.

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