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Definition of levitation

levitation

/ˌlɛvɪˈteɪʃən/
lev · i · ta · tion
Plural:levitations
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Adjective:levitational
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levitation Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The action or process of rising or hovering in the air without mechanical support, especially by means of magic, spiritual power, or magnetic force.

Example

"High-speed trains in Japan use magnetic levitation to glide smoothly above the tracks without friction."

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• Rhymes for levitation

• Nearby Words

leveret
levis
levitate
levitation
levitator
levy
lewd

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 17th century from Latin 'levitas' (meaning 'lightness'), from 'levis' ('light in weight'), modeled on the contrasting word 'gravitation'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Levitation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/levitation
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