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Rareprestidigitation
The correct spelling is prestidigitation.
How to pronounce prestidigitation
/ˌpɹɛstɪˌdɪdʒɪˈteɪʃən/
nounIPA: /ˌpɹɛstɪˌdɪdʒɪˈteɪʃən/
Say it like: Pre-sti-dij-ita-sho-n
The correct spelling is prestidigitation. A performance of or skill in performing magic or conjuring tricks with the hands. For example: "My favorite prestidigitation was when he pulled the live dove out of that tiny scarf."
Usage Examples
“My favorite prestidigitation was when he pulled the live dove out of that tiny scarf.”
“His writing was peppered with verbal tricks and prestidigitation.”
Definition
noun
- 1.A performance of or skill in performing magic or conjuring tricks with the hands.
- 2.(by extension) A show of skill or deceitful cleverness.
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