escapology

American  

[ih-skay-pol-uh-jee, es-kay-] / ɪ skeɪˈpɒl ə dʒi, ˌɛs keɪ- /

noun

Chiefly British.

1. the method or skill of extricating oneself from handcuffs, chains, etc., as of a magician or other performer.

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Other Word Forms

• escapologist
  noun

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Etymology

Origin of escapology

First recorded in 1935–40; escape + -o- + -logy

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Example Sentences

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escapology

It would be some feat of escapology if Sheffield United can survive, and they almost snatched a point from a game that Leeds seemed in control of.

From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2021

They “seem to have escapology running through their DNA,” the Guardian recently marvelled.

From The New Yorker ● May 14, 2016

Willian, in particular, played with great spirit and Rémy’s goal, from Pedro’s left-wing cross, increased their hopes of a late feat of escapology.

From The Guardian ● Dec. 14, 2015

He turned instead to escapology — as The Amazing Randi: The Man No Jail Can Hold — and feats of endurance.

From New York Times ● Nov. 7, 2014

Mr Alamiesegha’s skills in escapology would impress Houdini.

From Economist ● Jun. 13, 2013

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