English Online Dictionary. What means magnetic? What does magnetic mean?
English
Alternative forms
- magnetical (dated)
- magnetick (obsolete)
Etymology
magnet + -ic
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/
- Rhymes: -ɛtɪk
Adjective
magnetic (comparative more magnetic, superlative most magnetic)
- Of, relating to, operating by, or caused by magnetism.
- Having the properties of a magnet, especially the ability to draw or pull.
- Determined by earth's magnetic fields.
- Having an extraordinary ability to attract.
- (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): appealing, attractive, charismatic, inviting, seductive
Antonyms
- (of, relating to, caused by, or operating by magnetism): antimagnetic
- (determined by earth's magnetic fields): geographic
- (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)
- magnetic
Further reading
- Joan de Cantalausa (2006) Diccionari general occitan a partir dels parlars lengadocians[2], 2 edition, →ISBN, page 617.
Romanian
Etymology
From French magnétique.
Adjective
magnetic m or n (feminine singular magnetică, masculine plural magnetici, feminine and neuter plural magnetice)
- magnetic