magic vs skill

magic

adj
  • Great; excellent. 

  • Being a literal number or string value with no meaning or context, not defined as a constant or variable 

  • Having supernatural talents, properties or qualities attributed to magic. 

  • Describing the number of nucleons in a particularly stable isotopic nucleus; 2, 8, 20, 28, 50, 82, 126, and 184. 

  • Pertaining to conjuring tricks or illusions performed for entertainment etc. 

  • Producing extraordinary results, as though through the use of magic. 

verb
  • To produce, transform (something), (as if) by magic. 

noun
  • Something producing successful and remarkable results, especially when not fully understood; an enchanting quality; exceptional skill. 

  • Complicated or esoteric code that is not expected to be generally understood. 

  • The art or practice of performing conjuring tricks and illusions. 

  • The supernatural forces which are drawn on in such a ritual. 

  • The application of rituals or actions, especially those based on occult knowledge, to subdue or manipulate natural or supernatural beings and forces in order to have some benefit from them. 

  • A specific ritual or procedure associated with such magic; a spell. 

  • A conjuring trick or illusion performed to give the appearance of supernatural phenomena or powers. 

skill

adj
  • Great, excellent. 

verb
  • To know; to understand. 

  • To have knowledge or comprehension; discern. 

  • To set apart; separate. 

  • To discern; have knowledge or understanding; to know how (to). 

  • To have personal or practical knowledge; be versed or practised; be expert or dextrous. 

  • To spend acquired points in exchange for skills. 

noun
  • Capacity to do something well; technique, ability. Skills are usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities, which are often thought of as innate. 

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