illusionism en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /ɪˈl(j)uːʒənɪz(ə)m/
Etymology
Etymology tree English illusion Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íd͏̌d͏̌ō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Indo-European *-mos Proto-Indo-European *-mós Ancient Greek -μός (-mós) Ancient Greek -ισμός (-ismós)der. English -ism English illusionism From illusion + -ism.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The performance of magic tricks.
- (countable, uncountable) The theory of dealing with illusions.
- (countable, uncountable) The doctrine that the material world is an illusion.
- (countable, uncountable) The use of illusionary effects in sculpture and art.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| illusionisms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Synonyms
dweomercraft · hocus-pocus · prestigiation · magic · conjuration · legerdemain · legerdemain · prestidigitation · prestigiation · jugglery · illusionism · palmistry · sleight of hand · conjuring · sleight of hand