conjuration
Meaning
- (countable, uncountable) Conjuring, legerdemain or magic.
- (countable, uncountable) A magic trick.
- (countable, obsolete, uncountable) The act of calling or summoning by a sacred name, or in solemn manner, or binding by an oath; an earnest entreaty; adjuration.
- (countable, obsolete, uncountable) A league for a criminal purpose; conspiracy.
Synonyms
conjuring trick
magic spell
incatation
Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˌkʌnd͡ʒəˈɹeɪʃən/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English conjuracioun, from Middle French conjuration, from Old French conjuracion, from Latin coniuratio (“a swearing together, a conspiracy”).
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