Vancian magic

English

Etymology

From Vance +‎ -ian, after fantasy writer Jack Vance.

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.
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