English Explanatory Dictionary

incantation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act or process of using formulas and/or usually rhyming words, sung or spoken, with occult ceremonies, for the purpose of raising spirits, producing enchantment, or creating other magical results.
  2. A formula of words used as above.
  3. Any esoteric command or procedure.

Pronunciation

/ɪnkænˈteɪʃən/ En-au-incantation.ogg

Word forms

incantation incantations encantation

Etymology

From Middle English incantacioun, from Old French incantation, from Latin incantatio. More at enchant.

Synonyms

bewitchment galdr bewitching spellcasting enchanting enchantment fascination ensorcellment incantation witchery witching hex spell cantrip chantment charm craft dwimmer magic magic spell makutu mojo obeah pishogue rune spellword wanga

Related words

incanter

Derived words

disincantation incantational incantationism incantationist
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