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prestidigitation

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5 syllables
16 characters
English (US)
5syllables

prestidigitation

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prestidigitation is a polysyllabic word with 5 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, prestidigitation is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofprestidigitation

1noun
  • A performance of or skill in performing magic or conjuring tricks with the hands.

    Synonyms: legerdemain, "sleight of hand"

    Example: "My favorite prestidigitation was when he pulled the live dove out of that tiny scarf."

  • (by extension) A show of skill or deceitful cleverness.

    Synonyms: legerdemain, "sleight of hand"

    Example: "His writing was peppered with verbal tricks and prestidigitation."

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