Captivation

/ˌkæptɪˈveɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The state of being completely fascinated or charmed; the power or act of capturing someone's complete attention and interest.

Etymology

From captivate plus the noun-forming suffix -tion, which creates abstract nouns from verbs describing actions or resulting states.

Kelly Says

Captivation is what magicians, teachers, and storytellers spend their lives mastering—it's the psychological art of making people forget they have free will and choice in what they pay attention to.

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