metamagic
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editmetamagic (uncountable)
- (roleplaying games) Modification of the fundamental attributes of magical spells.
- 1991, David Cook, Nigel Findley, [et al.], Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition: Tome of Magic, TSR, Inc.:
- Although the concept of metamagic has existed since the beginning of magical study, it has generally been ignored by most wizards, who have been far more interested in spectacular effects and immediate results.