incantation
incantation
Definition
in·can·ta·tion (in′kan tā′s̸hən, -kən-)
noun
- the chanting of words or formulas that are believed to cast a spell or perform other magic
- words or a formula so chanted
Etymology: ME incantacion < OFr incantation < LL incantatio < pp. of L incantare < in- (intens.) + cantare: see chant
in′·can·ta′·tional adjective
in·can′·ta·to′ry (-kan′tə tôr′ē) adjective
incantation
Synonyms
incantation
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- word: The oddity of this is veiled by the incantation of a single, magical word, " ownership.
Converse of object
- mutter: These were entwined about the affected part and an incantation muttered over the patient three times.
- recite: The apprentice then had to close his ( or her ) eyes and recite an incantation.
- use: Indeed he gives the game away by citing ceremonial incantations used by unbelievers, which read like parodies of standard prayers.
- chant: However, just at that moment Susan and Jane rush in chanting the incantation from the scroll.
- perform: They provide a recognizable representation of the mysterious incantations actually performed by a computer.
- become: Yet the form of the verse was such that, reading it, the voice became an incantation, almost singing.
Preposition: in
- language: As I floated above my body, hovering unwillingly, I heard the warlock recite an incantation in a language unknown to me.
Adjective modifier
- magical: Then, by the use of magical incantation, " Charis was thought to drop her own blood into the cup " thus consecrated.
- magic: Write the magic incantation " DO NOT BEND " on both sides of the envelope in some color that stands out.
- strange: He fills the air with incense and strange incantations to ward off evil, but with no effect.
- necessary: Once I'd remembered the necessary incantations it all worked like a charm.
- mystic: Mystic chants incantations strange Shameless those braves together sang Praises to their man god of Karaoke.
- mysterious: They provide a recognizable representation of the mysterious incantations actually performed by a computer.
Noun used with modifier
incantation Quotes
Much discussion of money involves a heavy overlay of priestly incantation.
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