magnetic

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Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/, [mæɡˈnɛɾɪk]

Adjective

magnetic

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.

   He has a magnetic personality.

   • she that had all magnetic force alone

5. (archaic) Having, susceptible to, or induced by, animal magnetism.

   a magnetic sleep

Synonyms

• (of) magnetised, magnetized
• (having the properties a magnet) attractive, repulsive
• (having an extraordinary ability to attract) appealing, attractive, charismatic, inviting, seductive

Antonyms

• (of) antimagnetic
• (determined by earth's magnetic fields) geographic
• (having an extraordinary ability to attract) repulsive
• non-magnetic, nonmagnetic

Related terms

• magnet

Translations

• French: magnétique
• German: magnetisch
• Italian: magnetico
• Portuguese: magnético
• Russian: магни́тный
• Spanish: magnético

Translations

• French: magnétique
• German: magnetisch
• Italian: magnetico, magnetica
• Portuguese: magnético
• Russian: магни́тный
• Spanish: magnético

Translations

• French: magnétique
• German: magnetisch
• Italian: magnetico
• Portuguese: magnético
• Russian: магни́тный
• Spanish: magnético

Translations

• French: magnétique
• German: anziehend, (slang) magnetisch
• Italian: magnetico
• Portuguese: magnético
• Russian: магнети́ческий
• Spanish: magnético

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