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incantationa series of words said as a magic spell or charm

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a series of words said as a magic spell or charm

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪnkænˈteɪʃən/

Korean meaning: 마법 주문, 마법 주술

Korean pronunciation: 인캔**테이**션

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother's secret recipe was like an incantation - she mumbled mysterious ingredients under her breath.
  • The students believed that repeating 'please pass' three times was an incantation for exam success.
  • The witch's incantation echoed through the dark forest.

incantation

NOUN

//ˌɪnkænˈteɪʃən//

a series of words said as a magic spell or charm

incantation concept
💡 Concept

The wizard speaks an incantation to summon a magical dragon

incantation rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

At the station, his incantation brings forth magical creation!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌɪnkænˈteɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌɪnkænˈteɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Prefixin--
Rootcant
Suffix--ation

Origin

From Latin 'incantatio' meaning 'a chanting or singing of magical formulas.' Ancient magicians would chant spells rhythmically, believing the musical quality enhanced their power.

🎵Rhyme

stationnationcreationvacation
station
nation
creation
vacation

🔗Collocations

ancient incantation
recite an incantation
powerful incantation
magic incantation
whisper an incantation
mysterious incantation

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's secret recipe was like an incantation - she mumbled mysterious ingredients under her breath.

😄 Fun example

The students believed that repeating 'please pass' three times was an incantation for exam success.

The witch's incantation echoed through the dark forest.

😄 Fun example

My mom's bedtime incantation: 'Brush teeth, wash face, no more snacks!' magically made me sleepy.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

spellcharmchantritualinvocation

Antonyms

silencecurse-breaking

Related

magicwizardritualceremonyenchantment

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