incantations

/ˌɪnkænˈteɪʃənz/

Meanings

noun

The act or process of using formulas and/or usually rhyming words, sung or spoken, with occult ceremonies, for the purpose of raising spirits, producing enchantment, or creating other magical results.

Examples :

"The old book described specific incantations that were supposed to summon helpful spirits. "

noun

A formula of words used as above.

Examples :

"The witch mumbled incantations under her breath, hoping to turn the frog back into a prince. "

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noun

Any esoteric command or procedure.

Examples :

"The student whispered the incantations from the ancient book, hoping to improve their test scores. "

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Related Words

formulas noun

/ˈfɔːrmjələz/ /ˈfɔːrmjʊləz/

Any mathematical rule expressed symbolically.

"In math class, we learned several formulas to calculate the area of different shapes. "

ceremonies noun

/ˈsɛɹɪm(ə)niz/ /ˈsɛɹɪˌmoʊniz/

A ritual, with religious or cultural significance.

"Graduation ceremonies mark the end of high school and the beginning of a new chapter. "

creating verb

/kɹiːˈeɪtɪŋ/

To bring into existence; (sometimes in particular:)

"You can create the color orange by mixing yellow and red."

procedure noun

/pɹəˈsiːdʒə/ /pɹəˈsidʒɚ/

A particular method for performing a task.

"The school's procedure for returning lost items involves filling out a form and leaving it with the office staff. "

specific noun

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk/

A distinguishing attribute or quality.

"The specific of her success was her dedication to studying. "

producing verb

/pɹəˈdjuːsɪŋ/ /pɹəˈdusɪŋ/

To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.

"The factory is producing thousands of cars every month. "

described verb

/dɪˈskraɪbd/ /dəˈskraɪbd/

To represent in words.

"The feeling is difficult to describe, but not unpleasant."

process noun

/ˈpɹoʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹɑsɛs/ /pɹəˈsɛs/

A series of events which produce a result (the product).

"The process of baking a cake involves several steps, from mixing the ingredients to putting it in the oven. "

esoteric noun

/ˌɛs.əʊˈtɛɹ.ɪk/ /ˌɛs.oʊˈtɛɹ.ɪk/

An esoteric doctrine or treatise; esoteric philosophy.

""Understanding the professor's lecture required a deep knowledge of esoteric concepts within quantum physics." "

whispered verb

/ˈwɪspəd/ /ˈhwɪspɚd/

To speak softly, or under the breath, so as to be heard only by one near at hand; to utter words without sonant breath; to talk without that vibration in the larynx which gives sonorous, or vocal, sound.

""The student whispered the answer to his friend during the test so the teacher wouldn't hear." "

enchantment noun

/ənˈtʃɑːntmənt/ /ənˈtʃæntmənt/

The act of enchanting or the feeling of being enchanted.

"The young girl experienced pure enchantment while watching the colorful fireworks light up the night sky. "

supposed verb

/spoʊst/ /səˈpəʊzɪd/ /spəʊst/ /səˈpoʊzd/

To take for granted; to conclude, with less than absolute supporting data; to believe.

"Suppose that A implies B and B implies C. Then A implies C."