Definitions for incantation

incantation in·can·ta·tion

Spelling: [in-kan-tey-shuh n]
IPA: /ˌɪn kænˈteɪ ʃən/

Incantation is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 250 anagrams from letters in incantation (aaciinnnott).

Definitions for incantation

noun

  1. the chanting or uttering of words purporting to have magical power.
  2. the formula employed; a spell or charm.
  3. magical ceremonies.
  4. magic; sorcery.
  5. repetitious wordiness used to conceal a lack of content; obfuscation:

Origin of incantation

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

Examples for incantation

It was the power of vision and movement, the power of spell and incantation.

The incantation that had never yet failed of its hated purpose was pronounced in vain.

No; this was the incantation reserved for souls athirst for fame, of virtue emulous.

Had the Sirens only to utter this one incantation, and was every listener constrained to stay?

The word used is tû which means a charm or incantation in general.

It is hard to make out exactly what she is saying, but her words act almost like an incantation.

This door should only open to the incantation of "Taraporevala."

He took a deep breath, as if he were about to spit out an incantation.

By the command of Anu, Anatum, and Belit, recite the incantation.

He heard a rustling in the hedge, and the incantation suddenly ceased.

Word Value for incantation
Scrable

13

Words with friends

17

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