ˌfas ə nˈāshən, ˌfaas- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin fascination-, fascinatio, from fascinatus + -ion-, -io -ion
1. obsolete : the act of placing under a spell or the state of being under a spell ; also : spell , enchantment
2.
a. : the quality of fascinating : the quality of holding the interest strongly especially as if by a spell : the ability to enthrall : irresistible attraction or charm
attracted by the fascination of discovery and the prospect of spiritual conquest — American Guide Series: Minnesota
the Rio Grande … offers fascinations for geologists and bird lovers — Stanley Walker
it is so dreadful, in fact, that it begins to have its own morbid fascination and it is almost impossible … to put it down — B.R.Redman
they found a certain fascination in combat — Mack Morriss
b. : a characteristic or peculiarity that gives this quality or ability
tired of her fascinations … he began to blame her for all his misfortunes — Edith Sitwell
3. : the state of being fascinated : the state of feeling an intense interest in
his lifelong fascination for clowns and their art — Current Biography
James's fascination by brutality and violence — John Farrelly
Hunt's fascination with the mechanics and engineering of public opinion — T.H.White b. 1915
4. : one form of the game of solitaire