Levitation

Pronunciation: /ˌlɛvɪˈteɪʃən/

Definitions of levitation

noun the act or process of rising or lifting into the air, typically without the use of physical force or support

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a magician perform levitation during the show.

A2 The movie had a scene where a character demonstrated levitation.

B1 Levitation is often used in magic tricks to create a sense of wonder.

B2 The scientist conducted experiments to study the phenomenon of levitation.

C1 The artist used levitation as a central theme in her latest exhibition.

C2 The advanced technology allowed for the development of levitation devices for various applications.

Examples of levitation in a Sentence

formal The magician amazed the audience with his ability to perform levitation tricks.

informal Did you see that video of the guy supposedly levitating on the street?

slang I wish I had the power of levitation so I could avoid traffic.

figurative Her happiness was so great that she felt like she was in a state of levitation.

Grammatical Forms of levitation

• past tense: levitated
• plural: levitations
• comparative: more levitated
• superlative: most levitated
• present tense: levitates
• future tense: will levitate
• perfect tense: has levitated
• continuous tense: is levitating
• singular: levitation
• positive degree: levitation
• infinitive: to levitate
• gerund: levitating
• participle: levitating

Origin and Evolution of levitation

First Known Use: 1669 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'levitation' originates from the Latin word 'levitare' which means 'to make light' or 'to raise up'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a religious or mystical context to describe the act of rising or floating in the air without any physical support, the term 'levitation' has since been adopted in a broader sense to refer to any act of rising or lifting off the ground, often associated with magic or supernatural abilities.