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.”

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noun

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."

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 notes

In 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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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

levitations plural

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Etymology

From levitate + -ion, echoing the pattern of "gravitation."

Rhymes for levitation

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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.