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magnetism.

The property of being magnetic.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈmæɡ.nəˌtɪz.əm/UK
  1. The property of being magnetic.

    countable · uncountable
  2. The science which treats of magnetic phenomena.

    countable · uncountable
  3. Power of attraction; power to excite the feelings and to gain the affections.

    countable · uncountable
  4. Animal magnetism.

    countable · uncountable
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 *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íd͏̌d͏̌ō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Indo-European *-mos Proto-Indo-European *-mós Ancient Greek -μός (-mós) Ancient Greek -ισμός (-ismós)der. English -ism English magnetism From magnet + -ism.

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