incantatory

in·can·ta·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-kan-tey-shuh n]
- /ˌɪn kænˈteɪ ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-kan-tey-shuh n]
- /ˌɪn kænˈteɪ ʃən/

Definitions of incantatory word

noun incantatory the chanting or uttering of words purporting to have magical power. 1
noun incantatory the formula employed; a spell or charm. 1
noun incantatory magical ceremonies. 1
noun incantatory magic; sorcery. 1
noun incantatory repetitious wordiness used to conceal a lack of content; obfuscation: Her prose too often resorts to incantation. 1
noun incantatory Constituting, employing, dealing with, or suitable for use in incantation. 1

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Origin of incantatory

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English < 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

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Parts of speech for Incantatory

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Incantatory

incantatory popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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