invocation Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˌɪn.voʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/
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Invocation as a Noun
1
The act or form of calling for the assistance or presence of some superior being, especially prayer offered to a divine being.
2
A call or summons, especially a judicial call, demand, or order.
the invocation of papers or evidence into court
3
An act of invoking or claiming a legal right.
4
The act of invoking, such as a function call.
Invocation in a Sentence
the invocation of papers or evidence into court
Word Forms & Grammar
invocation (countable and uncountable, plural invocations)
Words That Rhyme With Invocation
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Origin of Invocation
From Middle English invocacioun, from Old French invocacion, from Latin invocatio, invocationem. Equivalent to invoke + -ation.
Invocation: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌɪn.voʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Meaning | The act or form of calling for the assistance or presence of some superior being, especially prayer offered… |
| Plural | invocations |
How to Pronounce Invocation
You say invocation as /ˌɪn.voʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/. It has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the third syllable (keɪ).