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invocation vs thaumaturgy

thaumaturgy vs invocation

invocation and thaumaturgy both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
invocation Yes No No No
thaumaturgy Yes No No No
As nouns, thaumaturgy is a hypernym of invocation; that is, thaumaturgy is a word with a broader meaning than invocation:
  • invocation: calling up a spirit or devil
  • thaumaturgy: any art that invokes supernatural powers
Other hypernyms of invocation include magic.
invocation (noun) thaumaturgy (noun)
the act of appealing for help an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
calling up a spirit or devil any art that invokes supernatural powers
a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service
an incantation used in conjuring or summoning a devil
Difference between invocation and thaumaturgy

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