Abracadabra

Pronunciation: /ˌæbrəkəˈdæbrə/

Definitions of abracadabra

noun a word or phrase used in magic tricks or incantations

Example Sentences

A1 Abracadabra is a magical word often used by magicians.

A2 The magician waved his wand and said 'abracadabra' to make the rabbit disappear.

B1 Children love to play pretend and use 'abracadabra' as a magic spell.

B2 The old book contained ancient spells, including one that used 'abracadabra' to heal illnesses.

C1 Some believe that 'abracadabra' has roots in ancient Aramaic language and was used for healing purposes.

C2 In the world of magic, 'abracadabra' is considered a classic incantation to perform illusions.

Examples of abracadabra in a Sentence

formal The magician performed a trick and said 'abracadabra' as he made the rabbit disappear.

informal I waved my hands and said 'abracadabra' but nothing happened, it was just a silly prank.

slang I found a new app that claims to organize your closet with just a few taps, it's like abracadabra for your clothes!

figurative The scientist's breakthrough discovery seemed like abracadabra to the rest of the world, but it was the result of years of hard work and research.

Grammatical Forms of abracadabra

• past tense: abracadabraed
• plural: abracadabras
• comparative: more abracadabra
• superlative: most abracadabra
• present tense: abracadabras
• future tense: will abracadabra
• perfect tense: have abracadabraed
• continuous tense: is abracadabraing
• singular: abracadabra
• positive degree: abracadabra
• infinitive: to abracadabra
• gerund: abracadabraing
• participle: abracadabraed

Origin and Evolution of abracadabra

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Aramaic

Story behind the word: The word 'abracadabra' is believed to have originated from the Aramaic phrase 'avra kadavra', meaning 'I will create as I speak'. It was used as a magical incantation or charm.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'abracadabra' has become associated with stage magic and illusion, losing some of its original mystical connotations. It is now commonly used as a term to describe the performance of tricks or illusions.