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AUTOMAGICALLY

ad012; blending
When something is done automatically, and it seems like magic because the method in which it is done is not known. (‘The computer automagically outputs the tax information’) Apparent meaning: done automatically, in such a way that it seems like magic Reason used: Indicates that not only is an action automatic, but its method is unknown (‘The computer automagically outputs the tax information’)
 
that (define-struct myStruct (..)) automagically defines not just a constructor and selectors, but also the predicate function myStruct?: ANY --> boolean
Etymology : blend of ‘automatic’ + ‘magic’ + -ly adverb ending
Source : Comp 210 Homework
Last modified: 10 June 2008