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Definition of magic square - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
mathematicsTECH. grid of numbers with equal row, column, diagonal sumsTECH.
- The 3x3 magic square is a classic puzzle.
2.
gamesDated palindromic square word arrangement used as an amuletDated
- The ancient charm was a magic square.
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Expressions with magic
carpet that flies in stories
The prince rode on a magic carpet.
word like please or thank you for politeness
Remember to say the magic word when asking.
in a way that seems supernatural or inexplicably easy
The stain disappeared like magic.
number believed to have mystical powers
Many cultures consider seven as a magic number.
special ability that makes things successful or work well
She has the magic touch with plants.
tool used by magicians to perform tricks
The magician waved his magic wand and the rabbit disappeared.
something that is very impressive or delightful
The fireworks display was pure magic.
create something by magic or unexplained means
She managed to magic up a delicious meal from nothing.
achieve a positive result using special skills
Work your magic on this resume and help me land interviews.
in a way that seems magical or impossible
The mess disappeared as if by magic.
use of magical powers for evil or dark purposes
He was accused of practicing black magic.
in a way that seems magical or inexplicable
The mess disappeared by magic.
journey that is exciting and full of adventure
The backpacking trip through Europe was a magic carpet ride.
simple solution believed to solve complex problems
Everyone is looking for a magic formula to get rich.
oil lamp that summons a genie granting wishes
Aladdin found a magic lamp in the cave.
situation or system that is overly complicated
The new policy feels like a magic roundabout of rules.
use a polite word needed to get something
If you want the cookie, say the magic word.
make something more exciting or interesting
The chef sprinkled some magic on the dish, making it a hit.
enchanting power of words in storytelling or poetry
She was captivated by the magic of words in the novel.
bring a quick and easy solution
The manager can't just wave a magic wand to fix the issue.
creating something amazing or enchanting
The artist was weaving magic with her brushstrokes.
produce a desired result quickly and effectively
The new software works like magic, saving us hours of work.
achieve a desired result using special skills
The chef worked his magic to create a delicious meal.
simple remedy for a complex problem
Many believe education is a magic bullet for poverty.
Expressions with square
shoes with a square-shaped toe
She wore stylish square toes to the party.
having equal scores in a game or competition
The teams were all square at halftime.
someone who watches too much TV
He is a real square eyes because he watches television for hours every day.
nutritious meal that provides all needed food groups
After work, he enjoyed a square meal.
position shoulders back in a straight line
He squared his shoulders before entering the room.
stand straight and push your shoulders back
Square your shoulders, take a breath, and walk onstage confidently.
returning to the start after a failure
After the project failed, we were back to square one.
agree that no one owes anything
After the trade, they decided to call it square.
starting again from the very beginning
After the error, we had to start from square one.
in a straightforward or honest manner
Her square-on response to the question was completely honest.
first stage of a process or after starting over
After the mistake, we are back to square one.
someone or something that does not fit well in a setting
He felt like a square peg in a round hole at the new job.
prepare to fight or confront someone
He squared up to his opponent in the ring.
resolve debts to achieve financial balance
They worked hard to get accounts square with their creditors.
get approval or permission from someone for something
I need to square it with my boss first.
prepare for a confrontation or conflict
The two teams squared off before the match.
a situation where someone is unsuitable for a role or place
The team struggled with square pegs in round holes causing problems.
have no debts or obligations left with someone
After I paid him back, I was square with him.
within the rules without any cheating
He completed the test fair and square.
pay back money or favor to make things even
I need to get square with him for lunch yesterday.
eat a full and healthy meal
After work, I like to have a square meal.
person unsuited for a particular role or situation
He felt like a round peg in a square hole at work.
resolve a dispute or disagreement
They decided to square accounts with each other after the argument.
prepare something for use or action
The crew squared away the boat for the upcoming journey.
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Examples of magic square in a sentence
A magic square can be a fun math challenge. He inscribed a magic square on the talisman. The puzzle featured a complex magic square.
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- French:carré magique, carré de mots, ...
- German:Magisches Quadrat, magisches Quadrat, ...
- Italian:quadrato magico, ...
- Spanish:cuadrado mágico, ...
- Portuguese:quadrado mágico, ...
- Chinese:幻方, 方阵护符, ...
- Japanese:魔方陣, 魔法の正方形, ...
- Arabic:مُرَبَّع سِحْرِي, ...
- Hebrew:רִיבּוּעַ קֶסֶם, רִבּוּעַ קֶסֶם, ...
- Russian:магический квадрат, ...
- Ukrainian:магічний квадрат, ...
- Hindi:जादुई वर्ग, मंत्रमुग्ध वर्ग, ...
- Bengali:ম্যাজিক স্কোয়ার, যাদুকরী বর্গ, ...
- Catalan:quadrat màgic, ...
- Czech:kouzelný čtverec, magický čtverec, ...
- Danish:magisk kvadrat, ...
- Dutch:magisch vierkant, tovervierkant, ...
- Greek:μαγικό τετράγωνο, τετράγωνο φυλαχτό, ...
- Hungarian:bűvös négyzet, varázsnégyzet, ...
- Khmer:ការេវេទមន្ត, ការៀបពាក្យជាក្រឡាចត្រង្គ ដែលអានទៅមកដូចគ្នា និងប្រើជាគ្រឿងស័ក្តិសិទ្ធិ, ...
- Korean:마방진, 매직 스퀘어, ...
- Persian:مربع جادویی, مربع سحرآمیز, ...
- Polish:kwadrat magiczny, ...
- Portuguese (BR):quadrado mágico, quadrado de palavras, ...
- Romanian:grilă magică, ...
- Swedish:magisk kvadrat, ...
- Thai:ตารางมหัศจรรย์, สี่เหลี่ยมมหัศจรรย์, ...
- Turkish:sihirli kare, ...
- Vietnamese:ma trận ma thuật, ô vuông ma thuật, ...
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