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View synonyms for conjuration

conjuration

[ kon-juh-rey-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act of calling on or invoking a sacred name.
  2. an incantation; magical charm.
  3. supernatural accomplishment by invocation or spell.
  4. the practice of legerdemain.
  5. supplication; solemn entreaty.


conjuration

/ ˌkɒndʒʊˈreɪʃən /

noun

  1. a magic spell; incantation
  2. a less common word for conjuring
  3. archaic.
    supplication; entreaty
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of conjuration1

1350–1400; Middle English conjuracio ( u ) n (< Anglo-French ) < Latin conjūrātiōn- (stem of conjūrātiō ), equivalent to conjūrāt ( us ), past participle of conjūrāre to swear together ( con- con- + jūr- (stem of jūs ) right, justice, duty + -ātus -ate 1 ) + -iōn- -ion
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Example Sentences

In the middle ages conjuration was regularly practised in Europe, and devils were supposed to appear under decided forms.

The conjuration being thrice repeated, we are assured the spirit would rise and answer the exorcist's questions.

In our own country, incantation and conjuration, as already observed, were by no means uncommon.

This song is repeated again and again without change of motif—it is a conjuration in the form of a song.

Bergier, Dictionnaire de théologie, under the word Conjuration.

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