"metamagic" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈmæd͡ʒɪk/
Etymology: From meta- + magic. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|meta|magic}} meta- + magic Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} metamagic (uncountable)
  1. (roleplaying games) Modification of the fundamental attributes of magical spells. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Role-playing games
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