What does Conjuration mean?

Definitions for Conjuration
ˌkɒn dʒəˈreɪ ʃəncon·ju·ra·tion

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. incantation, conjurationnoun

    a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect

  2. conjuring, conjuration, conjury, invocationnoun

    calling up a spirit or devil

  3. magic trick, conjuring trick, trick, magic, legerdemain, conjuration, thaumaturgy, illusion, deceptionnoun

    an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers

Wiktionary

  1. conjurationnoun

    conjuring, legerdemain or magic

  2. conjurationnoun

    a magic trick

  3. Etymology: From coniuration-, stem of coniuratio

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Conjurationnoun

    Etymology: from conjure.

    We charge you, in the name of God, take heed
    Under this conjuration speak, my lord. William Shakespeare, Henry V.

    Your conjuration, fair knight, is too strong for my poor spirit to disobey. Philip Sidney.

    What drugs, what charms,
    What conjuration, and what mighty magick,
    For such proceeding I am charg’d withal,
    I won his daughter with? William Shakespeare, Othello.

ChatGPT

  1. conjuration

    Conjuration is a practice or act involving calling upon or invoking the presence of a spirit, deity, or supernatural entity. It is often associated with magical or religious rituals. Alternatively, in a broader sense, conjuration can also refer to the act of creating or summoning something, often through supernatural means or extraordinary effort.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Conjurationnoun

    the act of calling or summoning by a sacred name, or in solemn manner; the act of binding by an oath; an earnest entreaty; adjuration

  2. Conjurationnoun

    the act or process of invoking supernatural aid by the use of a magical form of words; the practice of magic arts; incantation; enchantment

  3. Conjurationnoun

    a league for a criminal purpose; conspiracy

  4. Etymology: [L. conjuratio, cf. F. conjuration.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Conjuration in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Conjuration in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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