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Definition of conjuring

conjuring

/ˈkɑːn.dʒɚ.ɪŋ/
con · jur · ing
Plural:conjurings
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• noun

1

The performance of magic tricks and illusions for entertainment, especially by means of sleight of hand.

Example

"As a child, she was fascinated by the art of conjuring and spent hours practicing card tricks in front of a mirror."

2

The practice of summoning spirits or using supernatural incantations and spells.

Example

"The historical manuscript detailed medieval beliefs surrounding conjuring and the summoning of supernatural entities."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'conjure', which entered Middle English via Old French from the Latin 'coniurare', meaning 'to swear together' or 'to bind by an oath', later shifting in meaning to the invocation of spirits and the performance of stage magic.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Conjuring. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/conjuring
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