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What is the root word of enchantment?

The root word of "enchantment" is chant.

Here's why:

* Enchant means to captivate or charm someone with magic or supernatural power.

* Chant refers to a rhythmic, repetitive utterance, often associated with magic or rituals.

The prefix "en-" adds the meaning of "to cause to be" or "to make." So, "enchantment" literally means "to make someone chant" or "to put someone under a spell."

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