"fascinance" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈfæsɪnəns/
Etymology: See fascinate. Coined by Bracha L. Ettinger. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} fascinance (uncountable)
  1. (matrixial theory) A transformational and creative gaze, contrasted with the Lacanian "fascinum". Wikipedia link: Bracha L. Ettinger Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-fascinance-en-noun-6fV~4j2Y Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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