Fascination

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /fæsɪˈneɪʃən/
• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Origin

From Latin fascinare ("to bewitch"), possibly from Ancient Greek βασκαίνιεν

"" in the Encyclopædia Britannica, 11th ed., Vol. 10. 1911.

Full definition of fascination

Noun

1. The act of fascinating, bewitching, or enchanting; enchantment; witchcraft; the exercise of a powerful or irresistible influence on the affections or passions; unseen, inexplicable influence.
• 1914, Louis Joseph Vance, Nobody Chapter 1, Little disappointed, then, she turned attention to "Chat of the Social World," gossip which exercised potent fascination upon the girl's intelligence.
2. The state or condition of being fascinated.
3. That which fascinates; a charm; a spell.