noun
incantation
in-kan-TAY-shun/ˌɪnkænˈteɪʃn/
Words spoken or chanted to create a magical or mesmerizing effect.
The ritualist chants an incantation from the aged scroll over the candlelit bowl.
Etymology
The underlying image is singing a spell upon someone or something. The noun names both that magical act and the formula of words used to perform it.
In context
it's like it's a magic spell the blood of an uncle the sp the incantation phrase and you have woof you are now spider-man alakazam
More examples
- She repeats his name like an incantation to calm herself.
- The spell book contains incantations for summoning rain.
- The sorceress chants an incantation over the sleeping prince.
Forms
incantation · incantations
incantatory adjective — Relating to rhythmic or spelllike speech.