Invocation (original) (raw)

I. (noun)

Meaning:

The act of appealing for help

Classified under:

Hypernyms ("invocation" is a kind of...):

effectuation; implementation (the act of implementing (providing a practical means for accomplishing something); carrying into effect)

Derivation:

invoke (request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection)

Meaning:

Calling up a spirit or devil

Synonyms:

conjuration; conjuring; conjury; invocation

Classified under:

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents

Hypernyms ("invocation" is a kind of...):

magic; thaumaturgy (any art that invokes supernatural powers)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "invocation"):

evocation; summoning (calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations)

Derivation:

invoke (summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic)

Meaning:

An incantation used in conjuring or summoning a devil

Classified under:

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents

Hypernyms ("invocation" is a kind of...):

conjuration; incantation (a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect)

Derivation:

invoke (summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic)

Meaning:

A prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service

Synonyms:

invocation; supplication

Classified under:

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents

Hypernyms ("invocation" is a kind of...):

orison; petition; prayer (reverent petition to a deity)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "invocation"):

rogation (a solemn supplication ceremony prescribed by the church)

Holonyms ("invocation" is a part of...):

divine service; religious service; service (the act of public worship following prescribed rules)

Derivation:

invoke (request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection)