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can·ta·tion
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Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Cantationnoun
The act of singing.
Etymology: from canto, Lat.
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Cantation refers to a repetitive vocal or spoken chanting or recitation, often used in religious or ceremonial contexts to induce meditation or alter consciousness. It typically involves rhythmic delivery, specific intonations, and the use of repetitive phrases or syllables. Cantation can serve as a form of prayer, affirmation, or focus for spiritual practices.
Webster Dictionary
Cantationnoun
a singing
Etymology: [L. cantatio.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of cantation in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of cantation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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- cantationArabic
- kvantováníCzech
- composición de cantatasSpanish
- افسون گریPersian
- cantationFinnish
- cantationFrench
- cantationHindi
- cantasiIndonesian
- cantationItalian
- צביעותHebrew
- キャントンJapanese
- cantationLatin
- cantationDutch
- cantationNorwegian
- cantationPolish
- cantationRomanian
- kantationSwedish
- cantationTelugu
- cantationTurkish
- công chứcVietnamese
- cantationChinese
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