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fascination

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən// UK //fˌæsɪnˈeɪʃən// fas·ci·na·tion Archaic

n. a feeling of being very interested in something. When you have a fascination with a topic, you want to learn everything about it.

n. the state of being intensely interested in or attracted to something. Often implies a sense of wonder or a desire for deep exploration.


SIMPLE

His fascination with space began when he was a child.

CONTEXTUAL

The scientist's lifelong fascination with deep-sea creatures led to several groundbreaking discoveries in marine biology.

COMPLEX

The public's enduring fascination with the private lives of historical figures often fuels a market for biographies that blend rigorous research with speculative narrative.

Synonyms
Origin

From Latin fascinare ("to bewitch"), possibly from Ancient Greek βασκαίνιεν (baskaínien, “to speak ill of; to curse”). Morphologically fascinate + -ion.

Usage

Commonly followed by the preposition 'with' or 'for'.

Pitfall

She has a fascination about history.She has a fascination with history.The noun fascination typically collocates with 'with' rather than 'about' when describing the subject of interest.

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