magnetic

[ mag-net-ik ]
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adjective
  1. of or relating to a magnet or magnetism.

  2. having the properties of a magnet.

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

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

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

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

Origin of magnetic

1
From the Late Latin word magnēticus, dating back to 1625–35. See magnet, -ic
  • Sometimes mag·net·i·cal .

Other words for magnetic

Other words from magnetic

  • mag·net·i·cal·ly, adverb
  • non·mag·net·ic, adjective
  • non·mag·net·i·cal, adjective
  • non·mag·net·i·cal·ly, adverb
  • o·ver·mag·net·ic, adjective
  • o·ver·mag·net·i·cal·ly, adverb
  • sem·i·mag·net·ic, adjective
  • sem·i·mag·net·i·cal, adjective
  • sem·i·mag·net·i·cal·ly, adverb
  • un·mag·net·ic, adjective
  • un·mag·net·i·cal, adjective

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How to use magnetic in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for magnetic

magnetic

/ (mæɡˈnɛtɪk) /


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

  2. of or concerned with a magnet

  1. of or concerned with the magnetism of the earth: the magnetic equator

  2. capable of being magnetized

  3. exerting a powerful attraction: a magnetic personality

Derived forms of magnetic

  • magnetically, adverb

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Scientific definitions for magnetic

magnetic

[ măg-nĕtĭk ]


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

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