Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prestidigitation
Noun
preˌstiːdɪdʒɪˈteɪʃən
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Definition
The art of performing magic tricks with the hands.
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Examples
- The magician’s prestidigitation left the audience in awe as he made a rabbit disappear.
- Through years of practice, she mastered the art of prestidigitation, wowing friends at every gathering.
- His deft prestidigitation made it hard to see how the trick was done.
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Meaning
Prestidigitation refers to the skillful manipulation of objects, often used by magicians to create illusions and tricks that amaze audiences.
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Synonyms
- Conjuring
- Sleight of hand
- Magic tricks
- Illusionism