Fascination

/ˌfæsɪˈneɪʃən/ noun

A powerful feeling of interest and attraction toward something, often making you want to learn more about it.

From Latin “fascinatio” meaning “bewitchment,” from “fascinare” meaning “to bewitch or charm.” It once referred to literal enchantment before becoming a metaphor for intense interest.

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