magnetic

[ mag-net-ik ]

/ mægˈnɛt ɪk /

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adjective

of or relating to a magnet or magnetism.

having the properties of a magnet.

capable of being magnetized or attracted by a magnet.

pertaining to the magnetic field of the earth: the magnetic equator.

exerting a strong attractive power or charm: a magnetic personality.

noting or pertaining to various bearings and measurements as indicated by a magnetic compass: magnetic amplitude; magnetic course; magnetic meridian.

Words nearby magnetic

magnet, magnet school, magnet steel, magnet-, magnetar, magnetic, magnetic amplifier, magnetic anomaly, magnetic bearing, magnetic bottle, magnetic bubble

Sometimes mag·net·i·cal.

Origin of magnetic

From the Late Latin word magnēticus, dating back to 1625–35. See magnet, -ic

SYNONYMS FOR magnetic

5 persuasive, charismatic, captivating.

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OTHER WORDS FROM magnetic

mag·net·i·cal·ly, adverbnon·mag·net·ic, adjectivenon·mag·net·i·cal, adjectivenon·mag·net·i·cal·ly, adverb

o·ver·mag·net·ic, adjectiveo·ver·mag·net·i·cal·ly, adverbsem·i·mag·net·ic, adjectivesem·i·mag·net·i·cal, adjectivesem·i·mag·net·i·cal·ly, adverbun·mag·net·ic, adjectiveun·mag·net·i·cal, adjective

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One could not help admiring the patriotism—or is it magnetic power of their leaders?
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Strong sympathies, magnetic affinities, prepared this great encampment of nations for Christianity.
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British Dictionary definitions for magnetic

magnetic

/ (mæɡˈnɛtɪk) /

adjective

of, producing, or operated by means of magnetism

of or concerned with a magnet

of or concerned with the magnetism of the earththe magnetic equator

capable of being magnetized

exerting a powerful attractiona magnetic personality

Derived forms of magnetic

magnetically, adverb

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