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prestidigitation

The correct spelling is prestidigitation.

How to pronounce prestidigitation

/ˌpɹɛstɪˌdɪdʒɪˈteɪʃən/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.A performance of or skill in performing magic or conjuring tricks with the hands.
  2. 2.(by extension) A show of skill or deceitful cleverness.

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