Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
levitation
noun
/ˌlɛvɪˈteɪʃən/
Definition
The act of rising or lifting into the air without any physical support.
Examples
- The magician amazed the audience with his impressive levitation trick.
- In the experiments, scientists explored the phenomenon of magnetic levitation.
- Many stories of ancient mystics involve tales of levitation during meditation.
Meaning
Levitation refers to a state where an object or person seems to float or hover in the air, typically as a result of an influence that counteracts gravity.
Synonyms
- floating
- hovering
- uplift
- ascension