Vanishment: meaning, definitions and examples

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vanishment

 

[ ˈvænɪʃmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

magic

The act of disappearing or becoming invisible, especially as a result of magic or supernatural forces.

Synonyms

disappearance, disappearing, invisibility

Examples of usage

  • The vanishment of the magician's assistant stunned the audience.
  • Through the power of vanishment, the sorcerer was able to escape capture.
Context #2 | Noun

literature

The literary technique of abruptly ending a story or scene, leaving the reader to make their own conclusions.

Synonyms

abrupt ending, mysterious disappearance, sudden conclusion

Examples of usage

  • The author's use of vanishment at the climax of the novel left readers with a sense of mystery.
  • In the final chapter, the sudden vanishment of the protagonist's lover shocked the readers.

Translations

Translations of the word "vanishment" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desaparecimento

🇮🇳 गायब होना

🇩🇪 Verschwinden

🇮🇩 hilang

🇺🇦 зникнення

🇵🇱 zniknięcie

🇯🇵 消失

🇫🇷 disparition

🇪🇸 desaparición

🇹🇷 kaybolma

🇰🇷 사라짐

🇸🇦 اختفاء

🇨🇿 zmizení

🇸🇰 zmiznutie

🇨🇳 消失

🇸🇮 izginotje

🇮🇸 hverfa

🇰🇿 жоғалу

🇬🇪 გაქრობა

🇦🇿 yoxa çıxma

🇲🇽 desaparición

Word origin

The term 'vanishment' originates from the Middle English word 'vanishen', meaning 'to disappear suddenly'. It has been used in various contexts, from magic performances to literary works, to depict the act of disappearing or sudden endings. The concept of vanishment has captured the imagination of many, evoking a sense of mystery and intrigue.

See also: vanished, vanishing.