conjuration
pronunciation
How to pronounce conjuration in British English:
UK [ˌkɒndʒʊə'reɪʃən]
How to pronounce conjuration in American English:
US [ˌkɒndʒʊ'reɪʃən]
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- 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
Word Origin
- conjuration (n.)
- late 14c., coniuracioun, "conspiracy" (now obsolete), also "a calling upon something supernatural," from Old French conjuracion "spell, incantation, formula used in exorcism," from Latin coniurationem (nominative coniuratio) "a swearing together, conspiracy," noun of action from coniurare (see conjure).
Synonym
influence obsession hypnotism fascination bedevilment rapture bewitchment entrancement charm enchantment jinx mesmerism hypnosis spell allurement negative cantrip hex captivation seduction rune magic possession trance Scot
voodoo witchery magic art theurgy thaumaturgy occult sorcery necromancy divination wizardry shamanism sortilege black witchcraft
Example
- 1. The strongest conjuration of all .
- 2. Space : the arcanum that governs conjuration , scrying , sympathy , teleportation and wards .
- 3. She threw it into the fire , murmuring prayers of conjuration .
- 4. The affair was growing mysterious . It seemed like a conjuration .
- 5. Week of conjuration : skill level of all summoning magic spells increased to maximum during battles .