Definition of CONJURATION

conjuration

Meanings

Plural: conjurations

Noun

  • a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect
  • calling up a spirit or devil
  • an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
  • Conjuring, legerdemain or magic.
  • A magic trick.
  • The act of calling or summoning by a sacred name, or in solemn manner, or binding by an oath; an earnest entreaty; adjuration.
  • A league for a criminal purpose; conspiracy.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

conjuring, conjuring trick, conjury, deception, illusion, incantation, invocation, legerdemain, magic, magic trick, thaumaturgy, trick

Scrabble Score: 20

conjuration is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
conjuration is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
conjuration is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 26

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