incantation
pronunciation
How to pronounce incantation in British English:
UK [ˌɪnkænˈteɪʃn]
How to pronounce incantation in American English:
US [ˌɪnkænˈteʃən]
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- Noun:
- a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect
Word Origin
- incantation (n.)
- late 14c., from Old French incantacion "spell, exorcism" (13c.), from Latin incantationem (nominative incantatio) "art of enchanting," noun of action from past participle stem of incantare "bewitch, charm," literally "sing spells" (see enchantment).
Example
- 1. The incantation of names is , on its own , a powerful literary style .
- 2. As I remarked in the alchemy of finance , the alchemists made a mistake in trying to change the nature of base metals by incantation .
- 3. And whispered a secret incantation
- 4. Repeat each of the twelve incantation ten times .
- 5. Ptolemy knows the incantation that turns her enemies into cakes .