English noun: conjuration |
1. | conjuration (communication) a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect |
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| Synonyms | incantation |
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| Broader (hypernym) | charm, magic spell, magical spell, spell |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | invocation |
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2. | conjuration (cognition) calling up a spirit or devil |
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| Synonyms | conjuring, conjury, invocation |
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| Broader (hypernym) | magic, thaumaturgy |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | evocation, summoning |
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3. | conjuration (act) an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers |
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| Synonyms | conjuring trick, deception, illusion, legerdemain, magic, magic trick, thaumaturgy, trick |
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| Broader (hypernym) | performance |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | card trick, prestidigitation, sleight of hand |
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