Fascination
/ˌfæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/noun
A powerful attraction or the act of captivating someone's attention.
Did you know?The term 'fascinate' comes from Latin 'fascinare', which means to bewitch or enchant, hinting at its ties to the power of spells.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
fascinare
“to bewitch, enchant, or cast a spell over someone.”
Old French
Old French
fascinacion
“an act of enchanting or captivating attention.”
14th Century
Middle English
fascinacioun
“the state of being enchanted or under a spell.”
Modern English
English
fascination
“a strong feeling of intense interest or attraction.”
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