conjuration
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dʒəˈreɪ noun
1.
the act of calling on or invoking a sacred name.
2.
an incantation; magical charm.
3.
supernatural accomplishment by invocation or spell.
4.
the practice of legerdemain.
5.
supplication; solemn entreaty.
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| —n | |
| 1. | a magic spell; incantation |
| 2. | a less common word for conjuring |
| 3. | archaic supplication; entreaty |
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Word Origin & History
conjuration
late 14c., coniuracioun, "conspiracy" (now obs.), also "a calling upon something supernatural," from O.Fr. conjuration, from L. conjurationem "a swearing together, conspiracy," noun of action from conjurare (see conjure).
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Example sentences
Abilities range from improvements to blocking, one-handed and two-handed combat to destruction and conjuration spells.
Conjuration is the method of communicating with the demons to enter the physical world.
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