evocation

noun

evo·​ca·​tion ˌē-vō-ˈkā-shən 

ˌe-və-

1

: the act or fact of evoking : summoning: such as

a

: the summoning of a spirit

b

: imaginative recreation

an evocation of the past

2

: induction sense 3c

evocator

ˈē-vō-ˌkā-tər 

ˈe-və-

noun

Examples of evocation in a Sentence

rich evocations of the sights, sounds, and smells of the carnival

the evocation of a simpler time

Recent Examples on the Web

The razor sharp line between dark and light strictly separates the evocation of night from day. —Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024

The late ’60s/early ’70s vibe is a clear evocation of her mother’s recording studio, a memory that brings just about all the baggage Alice has with it. —Caroline Framke, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2024

Snyder had raised expectations for comic-book sci-fi action through his kinetic mastery and powerful evocation of myth. —Armond White, National Review, 9 Aug. 2024

Another is an evocation of the sea and sky of Saussemare beach, filled with fond memories for the jewelry designer. —Lily Templeton, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin evocation-, evocatio, from evocare

First Known Use

1633, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

evocation

noun

evo·​ca·​tion ˌē-vō-ˈkā-shən 

ˌev-ə-

: an act or instance of evoking

Medical Definition

evocation

noun

evo·​ca·​tion ˌē-vō-ˈkā-shən  ˌev-ə- 

: induction sense 3b

specifically : initiation of development of a primary embryonic axis