fascination
fa-sih-NAY-shuhn
Fascination (noun) means a strong feeling of interest in or attraction to something. Example: “He has had a lifelong fascination with old maps.”
noun
1
A strong feeling of interest in or attraction to something.
"He has had a lifelong fascination with old maps."
"Her fascination with true crime stories led her to study forensics."
How to use fascination
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA powerful, ongoing interest in something.
Common pairings
lifelong fascination
fascination with
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Word forms
- Plural
- fascinations
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Etymology
From Latin fascinare, "to bewitch" — the same root as "fascinate," originally carrying a sense of being magically charmed.
Related words
Rhymes for fascination
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “fascination” mean?
The word “fascination” means a strong feeling of interest in or attraction to something. In plain terms, a powerful, ongoing interest in something.
How do you pronounce “fascination”?
“Fascination” is pronounced fa-sih-NAY-shuhn (/fæsɪˈneɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “fascination” in a sentence?
Here is “fascination” used in a sentence: “He has had a lifelong fascination with old maps.”
What part of speech is “fascination”?
“Fascination” is a noun.
Where does the word “fascination” come from?
The word “fascination” comes from Latin. From Latin fascinare, "to bewitch" — the same root as "fascinate," originally carrying a sense of being magically charmed.
Is “fascination” a common word?
“Fascination” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
