captivation

Noun

cap=ti=va=tion

WORDNET DICTIONARY

captivation(n = noun.state) fascination - the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror); Array

is a kind of enchantment, spell, trance

Derived form verb captivate₁

captivation(n = noun.feeling) enchantment, enthrallment, fascination - a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual; Array

is a kind of liking

Derived form verb captivate₁

captivation, n. [L. capticatio.].

The act of captivating. [1913 Webster]

"The captivation of our understanding." [1913 Webster]

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