English Explanatory Dictionary

fascination

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of bewitching, or enchanting
  2. The state or condition of being fascinated.
  3. Something which fascinates.

Pronunciation

/fæsɪˈneɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-fascination.wav

Word forms

fascination fascinations

Etymology

From Latin fascinare ("to bewitch"), possibly from Ancient Greek βασκαίνιεν (baskaínien, “to speak ill of; to curse”). Morphologically fascinate + -ion.

Synonyms

enchantment witchcraft bewitching bewitchment spellcasting enchanting fascination ensorcellment incantation witchery witching romance

Derived words

dread fascination
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