# Vancian magic

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A form of magic based on the existence of spells that must be prepared in advance, for specific purposes, and that can be used a finite number of times.

## Etymology
From Vance + -ian, after fantasy writer Jack Vance.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/vancian-magic