incantation vs spell

spell vs incantation

incantation and spell both are nouns.

incantation is not a verb while spell is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
incantation	Yes	No	No	No
spell	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, spell is a hypernym of incantation; that is, spell is a word with a broader meaning than incantation:

incantation: a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect
spell: a verbal formula believed to have magical force

Other hypernyms of incantation include charm, magic spell, magical spell.

incantation (noun)	spell (noun)
a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect	a verbal formula believed to have magical force
	a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
	a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
	a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition

incantation (verb)	spell (verb)
	take turns working
	orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
	indicate or signify
	place under a spell
	write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word)
	relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn

Difference between incantation and spell

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