English Explanatory Dictionary

conjuration

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Conjuring, legerdemain or magic.
  2. A magic trick.
  3. The act of calling or summoning by a sacred name, or in solemn manner, or binding by an oath; an earnest entreaty; adjuration.
  4. A league for a criminal purpose; conspiracy.

Pronunciation

/ˌkʌnd͡ʒəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnd͡ʒəˈɹeɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-conjuration.wav

Word forms

conjuration conjurations

Etymology

From Middle English conjuracioun, from Middle French conjuration, from Old French conjuracion, from Latin coniuratio (“a swearing together, a conspiracy”).

Synonyms

sorcery wizardry hocus-pocus sleight of hand bewitchery black arts charmwork conjuration conjuring craft dark arts diablerie druidcraft dweomercraft dwimmer dwimmercraft enchantment goety gypsycraft hexcraft hexerei jugglery magic mojo sortilege spellcasting spellcraft spellwork thaumaturgy wandwork warlockry whistness witchdom witchery witchcraft witchwork wizardcraft wonderworking illusionism legerdemain prestidigitation prestigiation
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