单词 | incantation |
释义 | in·can·ta·tion (ĭn′kăn-tāshən) n. 1. Ritual recitation of verbal charms or spells to produce a magic effect. 2. a. A formula used in ritual recitation; a verbal charm or spell. b. A conventionalized utterance repeated without thought or aptness; a formula: the pious incantations of the administration. [Middle English incantacioun, from Old French incantation, from Late Latin incantātiō, incantātiōn-, spell, from Latin incantātus, past participle of incantāre, to enchant; see ENCHANT.] in′can·tation·al adj. in·canta·to′ry (-tə-tôr′ē) adj. |
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