magnetic

Sometimes mag·net·i·cal

[mag-net-ik]

adjective

1. of or relating to a magnet or magnetism.

2. having the properties of a magnet.

3. capable of being magnetized or attracted by a magnet.

4. pertaining to the magnetic field of the earth.

   the magnetic equator.

5. exerting a strong attractive power or charm.

   a magnetic personality.

   Synonyms: captivating, charismatic, persuasive

6. noting or pertaining to various bearings and measurements as indicated by a magnetic compass.

   magnetic amplitude;

   magnetic course;

   magnetic meridian.

magnetic

/ mæɡˈnɛtɪk /

adjective

1. of, producing, or operated by means of magnetism

2. of or concerned with a magnet

3. of or concerned with the magnetism of the earth

   the magnetic equator

4. capable of being magnetized

5. exerting a powerful attraction

   a magnetic personality

magnetic

1. Producing, caused by, or making use of magnetic fields.

Other Word Forms

• magnetically adverb
• nonmagnetic adjective
• nonmagnetical adjective
• nonmagnetically adverb
• overmagnetic adjective
• overmagnetically adverb
• semimagnetic adjective
• semimagnetical adjective
• semimagnetically adverb
• unmagnetic adjective
• unmagnetical adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of magnetic¹

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

Example Sentences

“Just from watching that first tape, you could see there was something so magnetic about him,” said Stone during a recent phone interview.

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"Transverse forces" can appear not only in engineered materials, such as certain magnetic solids, but also in biological systems.

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Will Penny, head teacher of Backwell School in Somerset, said he was considering spending £20,000 on magnetic locking pouches so that pupils are not tempted to use their phone during the day.

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Scientists think Cha 1107-7626 sudden growth is driven by magnetic fields, which helped guide more gas and dust towards the rogue planet’s surface.

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At the core of each molecule lies one unpaired electron, which gives it distinctive magnetic and electronic behavior.

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Related Words

• hypnotic 
• irresistible 
• seductive