Conjuration: meaning, definitions and examples

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conjuration

 

[ ˌkɒndʒʊˈreɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

magic

The act of calling upon or invoking a supernatural power to assist in a particular situation. Conjuration is often associated with spells and rituals.

Synonyms

evocation, incantation, summoning

Examples of usage

  • The conjuration of spirits during the seance was both eerie and fascinating.
  • Her powerful conjuration of the elements brought forth a storm of epic proportions.
Context #2 | Noun

formal

The act of summoning or calling forth something, usually in a formal or ceremonial setting.

Synonyms

calling, invocation, summoning

Examples of usage

  • The conjuration of the witness in court was a key moment in the trial.
  • The conjuration of memories through storytelling can be a powerful tool for emotional healing.
Context #3 | Noun

literary

The act of creating or bringing something into existence through words or imagination.

Synonyms

creation, imagination, manifestation

Examples of usage

  • The author's conjuration of a fantastical world captured the imagination of readers.
  • The artist's conjuration of emotions through brush strokes was truly remarkable.

Translations

Translations of the word "conjuration" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conjuração

🇮🇳 जादू

🇩🇪 Beschwörung

🇮🇩 mantra

🇺🇦 заклинання

🇵🇱 zaklęcie

🇯🇵 呪文 (じゅもん)

🇫🇷 conjuration

🇪🇸 conjuración

🇹🇷 büyü

🇰🇷 주문 (jumun)

🇸🇦 تعويذة

🇨🇿 zaklínadlo

🇸🇰 zaklínadlo

🇨🇳 咒语 (zhòuyǔ)

🇸🇮 urok

🇮🇸 galdur

🇰🇿 дуа

🇬🇪 მოჯადოება

🇦🇿 cadu

🇲🇽 conjuración

Etymology

The word 'conjuration' has its roots in Latin, derived from the verb 'conjurare' which means 'to swear together' or 'to conspire'. It originally had connotations of invoking or appealing to a deity for assistance. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the idea of summoning supernatural powers or entities through rituals or spells. In the context of magic and the occult, conjuration is often practiced as a means of harnessing hidden forces or energies for various purposes.

See also: conjurations, conjure, conjuring.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,638, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.