noun
levitation
leh-vih-TAY-shuhn
Levitation (noun) means the apparent raising of a person or object into the air without any visible physical support. Example: “The magic show ended with a dramatic levitation trick.”
noun
1
The apparent raising of a person or object into the air without any visible physical support.
"The magic show ended with a dramatic levitation trick."
"Some mystics claim levitation is achieved through deep meditation."
2
The act of holding something suspended in the air using real physical means, such as magnetism.
"Magnetic levitation lets high-speed trains glide without touching the rails."
How to use levitation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMaking something float in mid-air, whether by trickery, mysticism, or real technology like magnets.
Common pairings
magnetic levitation
claim of levitation
levitation trick
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Word forms
- Plural
- levitations
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Etymology
From levitate + -ion, echoing the pattern of "gravitation."
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Rhymes for levitation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “levitation” mean?
The word “levitation” means the apparent raising of a person or object into the air without any visible physical support. In plain terms, making something float in mid-air, whether by trickery, mysticism, or real technology like magnets.
How do you pronounce “levitation”?
“Levitation” is pronounced leh-vih-TAY-shuhn (/ˌlɛvɪˈteɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “levitation” in a sentence?
Here is “levitation” used in a sentence: “The magic show ended with a dramatic levitation trick.”
What part of speech is “levitation”?
“Levitation” is a noun.
How many meanings does “levitation” have?
“Levitation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the apparent raising of a person or object into the air without any visible physical support.
