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captivation vs trance

trance vs captivation

captivation and trance both are nouns.

captivation is not a verb while trance is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
captivation Yes No No No
trance Yes No Yes No
As nouns, trance is a hypernym of captivation; that is, trance is a word with a broader meaning than captivation:
  • captivation: the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
  • trance: a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
Other hypernyms of captivation include enchantment, spell.
captivation (noun) trance (noun)
a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual a state of mind in which consciousness is fragile and voluntary action is poor or missing; a state resembling deep sleep
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror) A genre of electronic dance music with a fast tempo, repetitive phrasing, and often a hypnotic effect.
a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
captivation (verb) trance (verb)
attract; cause to be enamored
Difference between captivation and trance

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