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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024in•can•ta•tion /ˌɪnkænˈteɪʃən/USA pronunciation n. - the chanting or saying of magical words: [uncountable]the incantation of odd-sounding syllables to ward off evil.[countable]prayers and incantations to the gods.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024in•can•ta•tion (in′kan tā′shən),USA pronunciation n. - the chanting or uttering of words purporting to have magical power.
- the formula employed; a spell or charm.
- magical ceremonies.
- magic;
sorcery. - repetitious wordiness used to conceal a lack of content;
obfuscation:Her prose too often resorts to incantation.
- Late Latin incantātiōn- (stem of incantātiō), equivalent. to incantāt(us) past participle of incantāre to put a spell on, bewitch (see enchant, -ate1) + -iōn- -ion
- Middle English 1350–1400
- 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged witchcraft, black magic, wizardry.
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