Fascination

Pronunciation: /ˌfæs.əˈneɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of fascination

noun the state of being fascinated

Example Sentences

A1 I have a fascination with animals.

A2 Her fascination with space exploration led her to become an astronaut.

B1 His fascination with history drove him to study archaeology.

B2 The artist's fascination with light and shadow is evident in all of her paintings.

C1 The professor's fascination with quantum physics was apparent in his groundbreaking research.

C2 Her fascination with ancient civilizations led her to travel the world in search of archaeological sites.

Examples of fascination in a Sentence

formal Her fascination with ancient history led her to pursue a career in archaeology.

informal I can't help but feel a fascination with the stars every time I look up at the night sky.

slang His fascination with video games is off the charts - he's always playing something new.

figurative The artist's fascination with colors and shapes is evident in all of her paintings.

Grammatical Forms of fascination

• past tense: fascinated
• plural: fascinations
• comparative: more fascinated
• superlative: most fascinated
• present tense: fascinates
• future tense: will fascinate
• perfect tense: has fascinated
• continuous tense: is fascinating
• singular: fascination
• positive degree: fascinating
• infinitive: to fascinate
• gerund: fascinating
• participle: fascinated

Origin and Evolution of fascination

First Known Use: 1599 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'fascination' originated from the Latin word 'fascinatio', which means bewitchment or enchantment.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fascination' has evolved to encompass a broader meaning of being captivated or intrigued by something, rather than just being under a spell or bewitched.