incantation
/ˌɪnkænˈteɪʃən/
a formula of words spoken or chanted to produce a magical effect
incantation in a sentence
“The essay compared a carefully phrased prompt to an incantation, while noting that models do not obey words deterministically.”
Origin of incantation
Latin incantare to sing spells over (in- upon + cantare to sing)
Related Words
invocation
calling on a higher power by name for aid
séance
a spiritualist meeting held in an attempt to receive communications from spirits
conjure
to summon into existence, as if by oath or spell
summon
to call forth with authority
spell
a spoken formula with power to change things; also, to write letters in order
charm
a sung or spoken verse carrying magical power; the quality that delights