magnetic

[ mag-net-ik ]

adjective

1. of or relating to a magnet or magnetism.
2. having the properties of a magnet.
3. capable of being magnetized or attracted by a magnet.
4. pertaining to the magnetic field of the earth:

   the magnetic equator.

5. exerting a strong attractive power or charm:

   a magnetic personality.

   Synonyms: captivating, charismatic, persuasive

6. noting or pertaining to various bearings and measurements as indicated by a magnetic compass:

   magnetic amplitude;

   magnetic course;

   magnetic meridian.

magnetic

/ mæɡˈnɛtɪk /

adjective

1. of, producing, or operated by means of magnetism
2. of or concerned with a magnet
3. of or concerned with the magnetism of the earth

   the magnetic equator

4. capable of being magnetized
5. exerting a powerful attraction

   a magnetic personality

magnetic

/ măg-nĕt′ĭk /

1. Producing, caused by, or making use of magnetic fields.

Derived Forms

• magˈnetically, adverb

Other Words From

• mag·neti·cal·ly adverb
• nonmag·netic adjective
• nonmag·neti·cal adjective
• nonmag·neti·cal·ly adverb
• over·mag·netic adjective
• over·mag·neti·cal·ly adverb
• semi·mag·netic adjective
• semi·mag·neti·cal adjective
• semi·mag·neti·cal·ly adverb
• unmag·netic adjective
• unmag·neti·cal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of magnetic¹

From the Late Latin word magnēticus, dating back to 1625–35. See magnet, -ic

Example Sentences

By contrast, Planes and his longtime collaborator Lluís Mañosa are focusing on multicalorics, which respond to multiple stimuli, such as both force and a magnetic field.

From Quanta Magazine

NASA is investigating whether it’s possible to build a device that would generate a magnetic field to repel radiation, as Earth’s magnetic field does.

From Science News

The effect is exactly what would be expected if the particles were being scattered by faint magnetic fields — measuring only about a millionth of a trillionth as strong as a fridge magnet’s.

From Quanta Magazine

Lenz supposed that at low temperatures, magnetic order should win.

From Quanta Magazine

The blips could be explained by weird new particles called solar axions, or unexpected magnetic properties for certain known particles, neutrinos, the researchers propose.

From Science News

In the future, the ship could be fitted with futuristic lasers and electro-magnetic rail-guns too.

From The Daily Beast

Both are the result of magnetic activity on the sun, but a solar flare has more energy than a CME.

From The Daily Beast

That shows the magnetic field at work protecting us from these highly energetic particles.

From The Daily Beast

Their surfaces are a froth of magnetic storms, proportionally more violent than the worst weather on the Sun.

From The Daily Beast

While every neutron star has an intense magnetic field, the ones known as magnetars are exceptional.

From The Daily Beast

He went off whistling, and Isabel raised her hand and looked at it meditatively; his own had been unexpectedly warm and magnetic.

From Project Gutenberg

She came with an easy smile into the little group, and immediately her magnetic presence seemed to rivet all attention.

From Project Gutenberg

Thus, the magnetic telegraph was expected for quite three hundred years before its first tap of the keys announced its presence.

From Project Gutenberg

Each movement of the ball within its cage, where magnetic fields crossed and recrossed, would bring instant response.

From Project Gutenberg

His countenance gave out the fire of an inward passion; his eyes—deep, strange, strong, magnetic—mastered and compelled her.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• hypnotic
• irresistible
• seductive