conjuration

noun
UK: /ˌkɒndʒʊˈreɪʃən/
US: /ˌkɑːndʒəˈreɪʃən/

  1. The performance of magical incantations or spells, often to summon spirits.

    1. The old book described a dangerous conjuration.
    2. The wizard began the complex conjuration, chanting in an ancient language to complete his task.

  2. A trick or illusion created as if by magic.

    1. The magician's conjuration amazed the crowd.
    2. The seemingly impossible conjuration defied all logical explanations; it was pure deception.

  3. An earnest request or appeal.

    1. Her conjuration moved him to help her.
    2. Despite their desperate conjuration for assistance, no one came to rescue them from the wilderness.

Synonyms

invocation incantation spell charm magic sorcery appeal entreaty

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "conjuration" in English means: The performance of magical incantations or spells, often to summon spirits., A trick or illusion created as if by magic., An earnest request or appeal..

The phonetic transcription of "conjuration" is /ˌkɒndʒʊˈreɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌkɑːndʒəˈreɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "conjuration": invocation, incantation, spell, charm, magic, sorcery, appeal, entreaty.

Example usage of "conjuration": "The old book described a dangerous conjuration.". More examples on the page.