Incantation

Pronunciation: /ɪnˌkænˈteɪʃən/

Definitions of incantation

noun a series of words said as a magic spell or charm

Example Sentences

A1 She whispered a magical incantation to make the flowers grow.

A2 The wizard chanted an incantation to summon a protective barrier.

B1 The ancient text contained a powerful incantation for healing wounds.

B2 The sorcerer recited an incantation to banish the evil spirits from the castle.

C1 The high priestess performed a complex incantation to bring forth rain during the drought.

C2 The grandmaster of magic used an incantation to open a portal to another realm.

Examples of incantation in a Sentence

formal The wizard recited an ancient incantation to summon the spirits.

informal She whispered a strange incantation under her breath.

slang Dude, did you hear that crazy incantation he was chanting?

figurative Her words seemed like a powerful incantation, casting a spell over everyone in the room.

Grammatical Forms of incantation

• past tense: incanted
• plural: incantations
• comparative: more incantatory
• superlative: most incantatory
• present tense: incant
• future tense: will incant
• perfect tense: have incanted
• continuous tense: is incanting
• singular: incantation
• positive degree: incantatory
• infinitive: to incant
• gerund: incanting
• participle: incanting

Origin and Evolution of incantation

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'incantation' originated from the Latin word 'incantare', which means 'to chant a magic spell'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'incantation' has come to be associated with magical rituals and spells, often used in a ceremonial or religious context.