magic circle
The term "magic circle" has varied meanings across different fields, including ritual magic, gaming, mathematics, and law.
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Definition
C2Ritual Magic
(technical, esoteric)A boundary, often marked or visualized, used to contain energy or provide protection during magical rituals.
Example
- The witch drew a magic circle on the ground to begin the ritual.
B2Gaming
(technical)An imaginary boundary that separates the game environment from the real world, where the game's rules apply.
Example
- Once you step into the magic circle of the game, you leave reality behind.
C1Mathematics
(technical, academic)An arrangement of numbers on circles where the sums of the numbers on each circle and across diameters are equal.
Example
- The mathematician explained the properties of the magic circle to the students.
C2Law
(formal)A group of prestigious and influential London law firms.
Example
- He secured a position at one of the Magic Circle law firms.
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