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levitation

[ˌlɛvɪteɪˈʃən]

levitation Definition

the act or process of rising and floating in the air, typically without any visible means of support.

Using levitation: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "levitation" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The magician performed an impressive levitation trick on stage.

  • Example

    Some religious figures are said to have possessed the power of levitation.

  • Example

    The object appeared to be in a state of levitation, defying the laws of gravity.

levitation Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with levitation

  • self-levitation

    the ability to lift oneself off the ground and float in the air without any external assistance

    Example

    Some people claim to have experienced self-levitation during meditation or other spiritual practices.

  • a form of spiritualism in which a table is lifted and moved by supernatural means

    Example

    Table levitation was a popular phenomenon during the early days of spiritualism.

  • a technique in which a subject appears to be floating or flying in mid-air, achieved through careful camera positioning and editing

    Example

    Levitation photography has become increasingly popular on social media platforms like Instagram.

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Summary: levitation in Brief

Levitation [ˌlɛvɪteɪˈʃən] refers to the act of rising and floating in the air without any visible means of support. It can be performed as a magic trick or attributed to supernatural powers. Levitation can also be captured in photography through careful editing. Examples include 'The magician performed an impressive levitation trick on stage.' and 'Some religious figures are said to have possessed the power of levitation.'

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