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prestidigitation vs trick

trick vs prestidigitation

prestidigitation and trick both are nouns.

prestidigitation is not a verb while trick is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
prestidigitation Yes No No No
trick Yes No Yes No
As nouns, trick is a hypernym of prestidigitation; that is, trick is a word with a broader meaning than prestidigitation:
  • prestidigitation: manual dexterity in the execution of tricks
  • trick: an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
Other hypernyms of prestidigitation include conjuration, conjuring trick, deception, illusion, legerdemain, magic, magic trick, thaumaturgy.
prestidigitation (noun) trick (noun)
manual dexterity in the execution of tricks a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
(card games) in a single round, the sequence of cards played by all the players; the high card is the winner
an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
an attempt to get you to do something foolish or imprudent
a cunning or deceitful action or device
a prostitute's customer
a period of work or duty
prestidigitation (verb) trick (verb)
deceive somebody
Difference between prestidigitation and trick

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