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mag⋅net⋅ic

[mag-net-ik]
–adjective
1. of or pertaining 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.
6. noting or pertaining to various bearings and measurements as indicated by a magnetic compass: magnetic amplitude; magnetic course; magnetic meridian.
Also, mag⋅net⋅i⋅cal.


Origin:
1625–35; < LL magnēticus. See magnet, -ic


mag⋅net⋅i⋅cal⋅ly, adverb


5. persuasive, charismatic, captivating.
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mag·net·ic   (māg-nět'ĭk)   
adj.  
    1. Of or relating to magnetism or magnets.

    2. Having the properties of a magnet.

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

    4. Operating by means of magnetism: a magnetic recorder.

  1. Relating to the magnetic poles of the earth: a magnetic compass bearing.

  2. Having an unusual power or ability to attract: a magnetic personality.

mag·net'i·cal·ly adv.
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Main Entry: 1mag·net·ic
Pronunciation: mag-'net-ik
Function: adjective
1 : of or relating to a magnet or to magnetism
2 : of, relating to, or characterized by the earth's magnetism
3 : magnetized or capable of being magnetized
4 : actuated by magneticattraction —mag·net·i·cal·ly /-i-k(&-)lE/ adverb

Main Entry: 2magnetic
Function: noun
: a magnetic substance
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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