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[–] j4k3@lemmy.world 7 points 6 days ago

ruv rue

Like religious text logic but less ambiguity...Actually, I had a moment of curiosity about the word choice with fascinate here.

Etymology
Borrowed from Latin fascinātus, perfect passive participle of fascinō (“to enchant, bewitch, fascinate”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from fascinum (“a phallus-shaped amulet worn around the neck in Ancient Rome; witchcraft”) + -ō (verb-forming suffix), itself of obscure origin.

Verb

fascinate (third-person singular simple present fascinates, present participle fascinating, simple past and past participle fascinated)

  • To evoke an intense interest or attraction in someone.
    The flickering TV fascinated the cat.
  • To make someone hold motionless; to spellbind.
    We were fascinated by the potter's skill.
  • To be irresistibly charming or attractive to.
    Her gait fascinates all men.