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

"These robots are 5 microns to 2 microns. They're tiny. And we can get them to do whatever we want by controlling the magnetic fields driving their motions."

From Science Daily

At the end of the school day, students tap the pouches on a magnetic unlocking base as they exit campus.

From Los Angeles Times

“Uranus and Neptune have disordered magnetic fields because they produce these fields in a thin water-rich layer in their mantles while our Earth generates its magnetic field in the core,” Militzer said.

From Salon

This is true even when mixed with inorganic nanoparticles, which can be designed to exhibit intricate electric, magnetic or optical properties.

From Science Daily

Brain-wide association studies, which use magnetic resonance imaging to identify relationships between brain structure or function and human behavior or health, have faced criticism for producing results that often cannot be replicated by other researchers.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• hypnotic
• irresistible
• seductive