Prestidigitation

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌprɛstɪdʒɪˈteɪʃən/

Definitions of prestidigitation

noun the performance of tricks that are so skillful as to appear supernatural

Example Sentences

A1 I watched a magician perform some amazing prestidigitation tricks.

A2 The children were amazed by the prestidigitation skills of the magician.

B1 The magician's prestidigitation act left the audience in awe.

B2 The prestidigitation performance was so seamless and impressive that it seemed like real magic.

C1 His mastery of prestidigitation was evident in every trick he performed.

C2 The magician's prestidigitation was so flawless that even the skeptics in the audience were left speechless.

Examples of prestidigitation in a Sentence

formal The magician amazed the audience with his impressive prestidigitation skills.

informal Did you see that cool prestidigitation trick the magician did?

slang That prestidigitation move was lit!

figurative Her ability to navigate through difficult situations with prestidigitation-like skill is admirable.

Grammatical Forms of prestidigitation

past tense

prestidigitated

plural

prestidigitations

comparative

more prestidigitative

superlative

most prestidigitative

present tense

prestidigitates

future tense

will prestidigitate

perfect tense

has prestidigitated

continuous tense

is prestidigitating

singular

prestidigitation

positive degree

prestidigitative

infinitive

to prestidigitate

gerund

prestidigitating

participle

prestidigitating

Origin and Evolution of prestidigitation

First Known Use: 1656 year
Language of Origin: French/Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'prestidigitation' originated from the French word 'prestidigitation' which comes from the Latin words 'praestigiae' meaning 'juggler's tricks' and 'digitus' meaning 'finger'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to sleight of hand or magic tricks performed by jugglers, the term 'prestidigitation' has evolved to encompass any skilled and dexterous performance, often in the context of magic or illusion.