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America gave the world the notion of the melting pot - an alchemical cooking device wherein diverse ethnic and religious groups voluntarily mix together, producing a new, American identity. And while critics may argue that the melting pot is a national myth, it has tenaciously informed the America's collective imagination.
Ivan Krastev

Meaning of "alchemical" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ALCHEMICAL

alchemical  [ælˈkɛmɪk əl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ALCHEMICAL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Alchemical is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES ALCHEMICAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

alchemical

Alchemy

Alchemy is an influential philosophical tradition whose practitioners have, from antiquity, claimed it to be the precursor to profound powers. The defining objectives of alchemy are varied, but historically have typically included one or more of the following goals: the creation of the fabled philosopher's stone; the ability to transform base metals into the noble metals; and development of an elixir of life, which would confer youth and longevity. Alchemy differs significantly from modern science in its inclusion of Hermetic principles and practices related to mythology, magic, religion, and spirituality. It is recognized as a protoscience that contributed to the development of modern chemistry and medicine. Alchemists developed a structure of basic laboratory techniques, theory, terminology, and experimental method, some of which are still in use today.

Definition of alchemical in the English dictionary

The definition of alchemical in the dictionary is of or relating to alchemy.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ALCHEMICAL


audiological
ˌɔːdɪəˈlɒdʒɪk əl
Christological
ˌkrɪstəˈlɒdʒɪk əl
cortical
ˈkɔːtɪk əl
cosmochemical
ˌkɒzməˈkɛmɪk əl
coxcombical
ˌkɒksˈkəʊmɪk əl
cyclical
ˈsɪklɪk əl
cytochemical
ˌsaɪtəʊˈkɛmɪk əl
cytological
ˌsaɪtəˈlɒdʒɪk əl
dermatological
ˌdɜːmətəˈlɒdʒɪk əl
domical
ˈdəʊmɪk əl
dropsical
ˈdrɒpsɪk əl
dynamical
daɪˈnæmɪk əl
electrophysiological
ɪˌlɛktrəʊˌfɪzɪəʊˈlɒdʒɪk əl
entomological
ˌɛntəməˈlɒdʒɪk əl
epidemiological
ˈɛpɪˌdi:mɪəˈlɒdʒɪk əl
epitomical
ˌɛpɪˈtɒmɪk əl
ethnobotanical
ˌɛθnəʊbəˈtænɪk əl
ethnographical
ˌɛθnəˈɡræfɪk əl
etiological
ˌiːtɪəˈlɒdʒɪk əl
extratropical
ˌɛkstrəˈtrɒpɪk əl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ALCHEMICAL

alcalde
Alcan Highway
alcarraza
alcatras
Alcatraz
alcayde
alcazar
Alcazar de San Juan
Alcestis
alchemic
alchemically
alchemies
alchemise
alchemist
alchemistic
alchemistical
alchemize
alchemy
alchera
alcheringa

WORDS THAT END LIKE ALCHEMICAL

agrochemical
anatomical
astronomical
biochemical
biogeochemical
chemical
clinical
comical
economical
electrochemical
gastronomical
geochemical
histochemical
neuroanatomical
petrochemical
photochemical
physicochemical
radiochemical
stereochemical
taxonomical
thermodynamical

Synonyms and antonyms of alchemical in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «alchemical» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ALCHEMICAL

Find out the translation of alchemical to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of alchemical from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «alchemical» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

炼金
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

alquímico
570 millions of speakers

English

alchemical
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कीमिया
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الخيميائية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

алхимическая
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

alquímico
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অপরাসায়নিক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

alchimique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Alkimia
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

alchemistischen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

錬金術の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

연금술
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Alchemical
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

giả kim thuật
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ரசவாத
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Alchemical
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

simya
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

alchemica
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

alchemiczny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

алхімічна
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

alchimic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αλχημική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

alchemistiese
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

alkemiska
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

alkymistiske
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of alchemical

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ALCHEMICAL»

The term «alchemical» is regularly used and occupies the 87.069 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ALCHEMICAL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about alchemical

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4 QUOTES WITH «ALCHEMICAL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word alchemical.
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John Cusack
Poe had this curious kind of alchemical courage, where he took all the terrible things and terrors that happened in his life, all this shame and fear and pain, and turned them into great works of art. He was a complex, brilliant person who was just wired too tight.
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Ivan Krastev
America gave the world the notion of the melting pot - an alchemical cooking device wherein diverse ethnic and religious groups voluntarily mix together, producing a new, American identity. And while critics may argue that the melting pot is a national myth, it has tenaciously informed the America's collective imagination.
3
Julia Leigh
I think striking the right tone for your story is, if you like, the alchemical work of writing.
4
Jerry Saltz
The price of a work of art has nothing to do with what the work of art is, can do, or is worth on an existential, alchemical level.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ALCHEMICAL»

Discover the use of alchemical in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to alchemical and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Alchemical Body: Siddha Traditions in Medieval India
The Alchemical Body excavates and centers within its Indian context the lost tradition of the medieval Siddhas.
David Gordon White, 2012
2
Alchemical psychology
"Published in conjunction with Dallas Institute Publications."
James Hillman, 2010
3
The Alchemical Keys to Masonic Ritual
This book shows these connections for the first time. This book is a must for any Freemason who wants to understand the secret meanings behind the Symbolic "Blue Lodge" ritual.
Timothy Hogan, 2007
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Alchemical Healing: A Guide to Spiritual, Physical, and ...
A great read!” --Hank Wesselman, Ph.D., anthropologist and author of The Journey to the Sacred Garden and the Spiritwalker trilogy “In Alchemical Healing, Nicki Scully creates an elixir that inspires us to use the power of the heart and ...
Nicki Scully, 2003
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Five Spirits: Alchemical Acupuncture for Psychological and ...
An understanding of these Five Spirits is the key that opens the doorway to the mysteries of Taoist psycho-spiritual alchemy.
Lorie Eve Dechar, 2006
6
Alchemical Psychology: Old Recipes for Living in a New World
But in Alchemical Psychology, Thom F. Cavalli, Ph.D., takes us directly to the source—and on a wonderful adventure into the true nature of our hearts and minds.
Thom F. Cavalli, 2002
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Alchemical Medicine for the 21st Century: Spagyrics for ...
Clear and masterful, the book is a dynamic balance of theory and hands-on practice and will prove invaluable to anyone interested in healing, alchemy, and alternative medicine.” --Brian Cotnoir, author of The Weiser Concise Guide to ...
Clare Goodrick-Clarke, 2010
8
The Alchemy of Light: Geometry and Optics in Late ...
This re-examination of alchemical engravings of the late Renaissance uses an innovative semiotic method in analysing their geometrical and optical rhetorical devices.
Urszula Szulakowska, 2000
9
The Aspiring Adept: Robert Boyle and His Alchemical Quest
The Aspiring Adept presents a provocative new view of Robert Boyle (1627-1691), one of the leading figures of the Scientific Revolution, by revealing for the first time his avid and lifelong pursuit of alchemy.
Lawrence M. Principe, 2000
10
Alchemical Mercury: A Theory of Ambivalence
Eclectic and wide-ranging, this is the first study to consider alchemy in relation to literary and visual theory in a comprehensive way.
Karen Pinkus, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ALCHEMICAL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term alchemical is used in the context of the following news items.
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The Libertines put strife behind them for T in the Park 2015
Given that the four-piece's appeal was predicated largely on the alchemical magic that occurred between the two singers, this was a heavy ... «Herald Scotland, Jul 15»
2
How to Listen To The Rhythm Within
Creative noticing is alchemical for a body. Treat it as the magical vessel that it is. Listen metaphysically. Integrate. Avoid living life only from the ... «Care2.com, Jul 15»
3
Review Roundup: Encores! LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
A confluence of alchemical elements was at work, converging in ways that made a perfectly charming but small musical feel like a major event. «Broadway World, Jul 15»
4
'Retrospective' opens Friday at BPA
Spencer describes this process as “the alchemical transmutation of base materials into spiritual gold.” The BPA Gallery showcases regional ... «Bainbridge Island Review, Jul 15»
5
Weekly Dish: Five to Try
The cocktails, too, are incredible, with an alchemical complexity that defies analysis. Try the lime and cinnamon pisco sour, or the passion fruit and vermouth ... «Diablo Magazine, Jul 15»
6
Joseph Cornell, Wanderlust exhibition review: deeply enigmatic …
It suggests some kind of alchemical or magical process. Cornell's voracious eye and erudition allowed him to gather thousands of images, ... «Evening Standard, Jul 15»
7
The Baffling Success Of Sunny Leone
They represent the idea of show business not as a place of ephemeral, alchemical talent, but a labour market in which you can acquire a ... «Huffington Post India, Jul 15»
8
Let's start arguing about the Emmys now: The critic's dream ballot …
“Empire” wouldn't be “Empire” if Henson had not been cast—she's alchemical in the role, the spark that sets the show on fire. Henson stole this ... «Salon, Jun 15»
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Enterprise zone aids Ashland's Organic Alcohol
Formerly doing business as Alchemical Solutions, the company is a certified micro-distillery founded in 2001 as the first of its kind in Oregon. «Mail Tribune, Jun 15»
10
Desire, Yearning, and Being Afraid to Reach
My dream was to hold an event that would bring the ecstatic, participatory, and alchemical transformative style of personal and spiritual work as ... «Patheos, Jun 15»

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