INCANTATION


Meaning of INCANTATION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌin-ˌkan-ˈtā-shən ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English incantacioun, from Middle French incantation, from Late Latin incantation-, incantatio, from Latin incantare to enchant — more at enchant

Date: 14th century

: a use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic ; also : a written or recited formula of words designed to produce a particular effect

• in·can·ta·tion·al -shnəl, -shə-n ə l adjective

• in·can·ta·to·ry in-ˈkan-tə-ˌtōr-ē, -ˌtȯr- adjective

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