magnetic

English Online Dictionary. What means magnetic‎? What does magnetic mean?

English

Alternative forms

• magnetical (dated)
• magnetick (obsolete)

Etymology

From magnet +‎ -ic.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/
• Rhymes: -ɛtɪk

Adjective

magnetic (comparative more magnetic, superlative most magnetic)

1. Of, relating to, operating by, or caused by magnetism.
2. Having the properties of a magnet, especially the ability to draw or pull.
3. Determined by earth's magnetic fields.

4. Having an extraordinary ability to attract: attractive, alluring, persuasive
5. (archaic) Having, susceptible to, or induced by, animal magnetism.

Synonyms

• (of, relating to, caused by, or operating by magnetism): magnetised, magnetized
• (having the properties a magnet): attractive, repulsive
• (having an extraordinary ability to attract): alluring, appealing, attractive, captivating, charismatic, enchanting, enthralling, fascinating, inviting, seductive, charming, appealing

Antonyms

• (antonym(s) of “of, relating to, caused by, or operating by magnetism”): antimagnetic
• (antonym(s) of “determined by earth's magnetic fields”): geographic
• (antonym(s) of “having an extraordinary ability to attract”): repulsive
• non-magnetic, nonmagnetic

Derived terms

Related terms

• magnet

Translations

Occitan

Pronunciation

Adjective

magnetic m (feminine singular magnetica, masculine plural magnetics, feminine plural magneticas)

1. magnetic

Further reading

• Joan de Cantalausa (2006) Diccionari general occitan a partir dels parlars lengadocians‎^[2], 2 edition, →ISBN, page 617.

Romanian

Etymology

Borrowed from French magnétique. By surface analysis, magnet +‎ -ic.

Adjective

magnetic m or n (feminine singular magnetică, masculine plural magnetici, feminine and neuter plural magnetice)

1. magnetic

Declension