pres·ti·dig·i·ta·tion (pr s t -dj-t  sh n)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. [French (influenced by prestigiateur, juggler, conjurer, from prestige, illusion), from prestidigitateur, conjurer : preste, nimble (from Italian presto; see presto) + Latin digitus, finger; see digit.] pres ti·digi·tator n. |
prestidigitation
Noun
Formal same as sleight of hand [French]
prestidigitator n
prestidigitation
the art of legerdemain; sleight of hand. — prestidigitator, n. — prestidigitatorial, prestidigitatory, adj.
See also: Performingthe art of legerdemain; sleight of hand. — prestidigitator, n. — prestidigitatorial, prestidigitatory, adj.
See also: Magicthe 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
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| Noun | 1. | prestidigitation - manual dexterity in the execution of tricks conjuring trick, legerdemain, magic trick, thaumaturgy, magic, deception, conjuration, illusion, trick - an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers |
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