Conjuration

Pronunciation: /kɑn.dʒəˈreɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of conjuration

noun the act of summoning a spirit or demon

Example Sentences

A1 The magician performed a conjuration to make a rabbit appear out of thin air.

A2 The children were amazed by the conjuration of colorful scarves from the magician's hat.

B1 The ancient ritual involved a complex conjuration to summon a spirit from the underworld.

B2 The wizard's powerful conjuration created a protective barrier around the castle.

C1 The sorcerer's conjuration was so potent that it caused a temporary rift in the fabric of reality.

C2 The grandmaster of magic was known for his intricate and awe-inspiring conjurations that left audiences spellbound.

Examples of conjuration in a Sentence

formal The wizard performed a powerful conjuration to summon a spirit from the other realm.

informal She's really into all that conjuration stuff, like casting spells and whatnot.

slang I heard he's dabbling in some dark conjuration rituals, man that's freaky.

figurative The artist's brushstrokes were a conjuration of emotions, bringing the painting to life.

Grammatical Forms of conjuration

• past tense: conjured
• plural: conjurations
• comparative: more conjuration
• superlative: most conjuration
• present tense: conjures
• future tense: will conjure
• perfect tense: has conjured
• continuous tense: is conjuring
• singular: conjuration
• positive degree: conjuration
• infinitive: to conjure
• gerund: conjuring
• participle: conjured

Origin and Evolution of conjuration

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'conjuration' originated from the Latin word 'conjuratio', which means a swearing together or conspiracy.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'conjuration' evolved to refer to the act of calling upon a supernatural power or spirit, typically for protection or assistance. It can also be used to describe the act of summoning spirits or demons through magical rituals.