Levitation

/ˌlevɪˈteɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The act of rising or floating in the air without any visible support; defying gravity through magic or supernatural means.

Etymology

From Latin 'levitas' (lightness) + the suffix '-ation' (action or state). The word emerged in the 1600s, often used to describe religious miracles or magical feats.

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Magician David Copperfield made levitation famous with his floating illusion, but monks in meditation practices have reported levitation for centuries—scientists still debate if it's real or a misperception!

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