What's the difference between prestidigital and prestidigitation?
Prestidigital
Definition:
(a.) Nimble-fingered; having fingers fit for prestidigitation, or juggling.
Example Sentences:
(1) Prestidigitation with the OBR’s useful over-optimism on growth and tax receipts – and by back-loading cuts previously front-loaded.
(2) She had too much of a sense of humour for Cirque du Soleil – the funniest thing ever seen in its ring was the shocking pink octopus outfit she did for its Varekai season in 2002 – but was perfectly suited to creating visuals for David Copperfield prestidigitating on Broadway in 1996, and for Grace Jones touring in 2009.
Prestidigitation
Definition:
(n.) Legerdemain; sleight of hand; juggling.
Example Sentences:
(1) Prestidigitation with the OBR’s useful over-optimism on growth and tax receipts – and by back-loading cuts previously front-loaded.
(2) She had too much of a sense of humour for Cirque du Soleil – the funniest thing ever seen in its ring was the shocking pink octopus outfit she did for its Varekai season in 2002 – but was perfectly suited to creating visuals for David Copperfield prestidigitating on Broadway in 1996, and for Grace Jones touring in 2009.