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magnetic.

Of, relating to, operating by, or caused by magnetism.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/mæɡˈnɛtɪk/General-American, Received-Pronunciation/maɡˈnɛtɪk/British, Northern-England, Scotland, Southern, Standard, Wales/mæɡˈnetɪk/Australia/mɛɡˈnetək/New-Zealand
  1. Of, relating to, operating by, or caused by magnetism.

    a magnetic recorder
  2. Having the properties of a magnet, especially the ability to draw or pull.

  3. Determined by earth's magnetic fields.

    magnetic north
    the magnetic meridian
  4. Having an extraordinary ability to attract: attractive, alluring, persuasive

    He has a magnetic personality.
  5. Having, susceptible to, or induced by, animal magnetism.

    archaic
    a magnetic sleep
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Old French magnetebor. Pre-Greekbor.? Ancient Greek Μάγνης (Mágnēs) Ancient Greek μᾰ́γνης (mắgnēs)bor. Latin magnēsbor. Middle English magnete English magnet Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English magnetic From magnet + -ic.

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