Ars Magna

noun

Ars Mag·​na

ˈärs‧ˈmägnə,

ˈärz-,

-ag-

: a logistic system designed to function as a universal science that would be basic to all others

specifically : the combinative method originally designed by Raymond Lully

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin, literally, great art

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