incantation (redirected from incantational)

in·can·ta·tion  (nkn-tshn)

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.

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[Middle English incantacioun, from Old French incantation, from Late Latin incantti, incanttin-, spell, from Latin incanttus, past participle of incantre, to enchant; see enchant.]

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incan·tation·al adj.

in·canta·tory (-t-tôr, -tr) adj.

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incantation

Noun

1. ritual chanting of magic words or sounds

2. a magic spell [Latin incantare to repeat magic formulas]

incantatory adj

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

incantation - a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect conjuration magic spell, magical spell, charm, spell - a verbal formula believed to have magical force; "he whispered a spell as he moved his hands"; "inscribed around its base is a charm in Balinese" invocation - an incantation used in conjuring or summoning a devil

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incantation

noun chant, spell, charm, formula, invocation, hex U.S., Canad. (informal) abracadabra, conjuration