Levitate
/ˈlɛv.ɪ.teɪt/noun
To rise or cause to rise and hover in the air, typically without any physical support.
Did you know?The concept of levitation has been entwined with spiritual practices, often symbolizing the soul's ascent to a higher plane of existence in mystical traditions.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*lev-
“to lift, raise”
Latin
Latin
levitare
“to make light or raise up”
Old French
Old French
lever
“to raise or lift”
Late 14th Century
Middle English
leviten
“to rise or lift up”
Modern English
English
levitate
“to cause to rise and hover in the air, often associated with supernatural abilities”