Magnetic

Quick meaning: Magnetic is an adjective meaning Of, relating to, operating by, or caused by magnetism.

Meaning

Of, relating to, operating by, or caused by magnetism.

More Meanings

1. Having the properties of a magnet, especially the ability to draw or pull.
2. Determined by earth's magnetic fields.
3. Having an extraordinary ability to attract: attractive, alluring, persuasive
4. (archaic) Having, susceptible to, or induced by, animal magnetism.

Example Sentences

magnetic north

a magnetic sleep

a magnetic recorder

the magnetic meridian

Word Forms

• magnetical
• magnetick

Synonyms for magnetic

Depending on context, synonyms include magnetised, magnetized, attractive, repulsive, alluring, appealing.

Antonyms for magnetic

Common opposites include antimagnetic, geographic, repulsive, non-magnetic, nonmagnetic, geographical.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include magnetized, charismatic, attractive, attractable, magnet, magnetism.

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