conjuration vs spell

spell vs conjuration

conjuration and spell both are nouns.

conjuration is not a verb while spell is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
conjuration	Yes	No	No	No
spell	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, spell is a hypernym of conjuration; that is, spell is a word with a broader meaning than conjuration:

conjuration: a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect
spell: a verbal formula believed to have magical force

Other hypernyms of conjuration include charm, magic spell, magical spell.

conjuration (noun)	spell (noun)
an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers	a verbal formula believed to have magical force
calling up a spirit or devil	a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect	a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
	a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition

conjuration (verb)	spell (verb)
	take turns working
	orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
	indicate or signify
	place under a spell
	write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word)
	relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn

Difference between conjuration and spell

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