Conjurations: meaning, definitions and examples
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conjurations
[ ˌkɒndʒʊˈreɪʃənz ]
magic
The act of calling upon or invoking a supernatural force, especially to aid in achieving a specific purpose.
Synonyms
incantation, invocation, summoning
Examples of usage
- He performed powerful conjurations to summon the spirit of his ancestors.
- The conjurations were whispered in ancient languages, their meanings lost to time.
ritual
The ritualistic recitation of words or phrases believed to have magical power.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The wizard began the conjurations to create a protective barrier around the castle.
- During the conjurations, the air seemed to crackle with energy.
fiction
The act of summoning or calling forth imaginary beings or entities.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The conjurations in the fantasy novel brought mythical creatures to life.
- Through the power of his conjurations, the wizard could control the elements.
Translations
Translations of the word "conjurations" in other languages:
🇵🇹 conjurações
🇮🇳 मन्त्र
🇩🇪 Beschwörungen
🇮🇩 mantra
🇺🇦 заклинання
🇵🇱 zaklęcia
🇯🇵 呪文 (jumon)
🇫🇷 conjurations
🇪🇸 conjuraciones
🇹🇷 büyüler
🇰🇷 주문 (jumun)
🇸🇦 تعويذات (ta'awidhat)
🇨🇿 zaklínadla
🇸🇰 zaklínania
🇨🇳 咒语 (zhòuyǔ)
🇸🇮 uroki
🇮🇸 galdraþulur
🇰🇿 дуғалар
🇬🇪 ჯადოსნური სიტყვები (jadosnuri sitqvebi)
🇦🇿 sehirlər
🇲🇽 conjuraciones
Etymology
The word 'conjurations' comes from the Latin word 'conjuratio', which means 'a swearing together'. In medieval times, conjurations were often associated with magic rituals and spells, where individuals would call upon supernatural forces for assistance. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a wider range of meanings, including ritualistic invocations and the summoning of imaginary beings in fiction.
See also: conjuration, conjure, conjuring.