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Fascination vs Fascinating - What's the difference?

fascination | fascinating |

As a noun fascination

is the act of fascinating, bewitching, or enchanting; enchantment; witchcraft; the exercise of a powerful or irresistible influence on the affections or passions; unseen, inexplicable influence.

As an adjective fascinating is

having interesting qualities; captivating; attractive.

As a verb fascinating is

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fascination

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of fascinating, bewitching, or enchanting; enchantment; witchcraft; the exercise of a powerful or irresistible influence on the affections or passions; unseen, inexplicable influence.
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  • *:Little disappointed, then, she turned attention to "Chat of the Social World," gossip which exercised potent fascination upon the girl's intelligence.
  • The state or condition of being fascinated.
  • That which fascinates; a charm; a spell.

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    fascinating

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having interesting qualities; captivating; attractive.

    • Verb

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