prestidigitation

pres·ti·dig·i·ta·tion  (prst-dj-tshn)

n.

1. Performance of or skill in performing magic or conjuring tricks with the hands; sleight of hand.

2. A show of skill or deceitful cleverness.

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[French (influenced by prestigiateur, juggler, conjurer, from prestige, illusion), from prestidigitateur, conjurer : preste, nimble (from Italian presto; see presto) + Latin digitus, finger; see digit.]

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presti·digi·tator n.

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prestidigitation

Noun

Formal same as sleight of hand [French]

prestidigitator n

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prestidigitation

the art of legerdemain; sleight of hand. — prestidigitator, n. — prestidigitatorial, prestidigitatory, adj.

See also: Performing

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the art of legerdemain; sleight of hand. — prestidigitator, n. — prestidigitatorial, prestidigitatory, adj.

See also: Magic

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the performance of tricks and illusions by the quick and skillful use of the hands; conjuring; sleight of hand. Also called prestigiation. — prestidigitator, n. — prestidigitatorial, prestidigitatory, adj.

See also: Hands

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

prestidigitation - manual dexterity in the execution of tricks sleight of hand conjuring trick, legerdemain, magic trick, thaumaturgy, magic, deception, conjuration, illusion, trick - an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers