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magnetic

Syllabification: (mag·net·ic)
Pronunciation: /magˈnetik/

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Definition of magnetic

adjective

  • 1capable of being attracted by or acquiring the properties of a magnet:steel is magnetic
  • relating to or exhibiting magnetism:an airborne magnetic survey the clock has a magnetic back to stick to the fridge
  • (of a bearing in navigation) measured relative to magnetic north.
  • 2very attractive or alluring:his magnetic personality

Derivatives

magnetically

Pronunciation: /-ik(ə)lē/

adverb

Origin:

early 17th century: from late Latin magneticus, from Latin magneta (see magnet)

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