Malefic
/məˈlɛf.ɪk/noun
Causing harm or destruction; harmful or evil.
Did you know?In medieval astrology, malefic planets were thought to bring misfortune and calamity, casting a shadow over one's fate.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
maleficus
“Doing evil or harm.”
Middle English
Middle English
malefic
“Pertaining to evil or harm, derived from Latin.”
16th Century
Early Modern English
malefic
“Used in the context of astrology to describe harmful celestial influences.”
Modern English
English
malefic
“Retains the meaning of causing harm, especially in magical and astrological contexts.”
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