"Vancian magic" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From Vance + -ian, after fantasy writer Jack Vance. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Vance|ian}} Vance + -ian Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Vancian magic (uncountable)
  1. A form of magic based on the existence of spells that must be prepared in advance, for specific purposes, and that can be used a finite number of times. Wikipedia link: Jack Vance Tags: uncountable
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