English Explanatory Dictionary

illusionism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The performance of magic tricks.
  2. The theory of dealing with illusions.
  3. The doctrine that the material world is an illusion.
  4. The use of illusionary effects in sculpture and art.

Pronunciation

/ɪˈl(j)uːʒənɪz(ə)m/ en-ca-illusionism.ogg

Word forms

illusionism illusionisms

Etymology

From illusion + -ism.

Synonyms

legerdemain prestigiation sleight of hand conjuration conjuring dweomercraft hocus-pocus illusionism jugglery magic prestidigitation

Derived words

willusionism
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