Origin: Latin suffix -tion
Fascination has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
"The ancient ruins filled him with a fascination born of sheer terror, making his heart race as he stepped closer to the crumbling stone."
a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
"Her fascination with ancient ruins grew stronger every time she uncovered a new artifact hidden beneath the sand."
the capacity to attract intense interest
"he held the children spellbound with magic tricks and other fascinations"
The act of bewitching, or enchanting
"The ancient ruins held a fascination that seemed to whisper secrets directly into our minds."