magnetic

C1 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /mæɡˈnɛt.ɪk/ See IPA manual

Freq #6570

Meanings

1

adj
Having the properties of a magnet, or able to attract metal such as iron.

The toy uses small magnetic pieces that snap together.
2

adj
Relating to or caused by magnetism.

A compass needle responds to the Earth's magnetic field.
3

adj
Having a powerful charm that strongly attracts people.

The speaker had a magnetic personality that held the whole room.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 adj · having the properties of a... attractivemagnetisedmagnetized

3 adj · having a powerful charm... captivating charismatic charming fascinating

Opposites

antimagneticgeographicnon-magneticnonmagneticrepulsive

Word family

Derived forms acoustomagneticaeromagneticamagneticantiferromagneticantimagneticarcheomagneticbiomagneticchromomagneticcryomagneticdiamagneticelectromagneticferrimagnetic

Related forms magnet

Appears in

Phrases (3)

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Etymology

From magnet + -ic.

Topics

Describing Qualities Physics Word Formation & Derivatives

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# magnetic

**Type:** Word
**Level:** C1
**Part of speech:** adj
**IPA (US):** /mæɡˈnɛt.ɪk/
**Frequency rank:** 6570

## Meanings
1. Having the properties of a magnet, or able to attract metal such as iron.
2. Relating to or caused by magnetism.
3. Having a powerful charm that strongly attracts people.

## Examples
- The toy uses small magnetic pieces that snap together.
- A compass needle responds to the Earth's magnetic field.
- The speaker had a magnetic personality that held the whole room.

## Antonyms
- antimagnetic
- geographic
- non-magnetic
- nonmagnetic
- repulsive

## Derived Forms
- acoustomagnetic
- aeromagnetic
- amagnetic
- antiferromagnetic
- antimagnetic
- archeomagnetic
- biomagnetic
- chromomagnetic
- cryomagnetic
- diamagnetic
- electromagnetic
- ferrimagnetic

## Related Forms
- magnet

## Etymology
From magnet + -ic.

## AI Etymology
Magnetic is from magnet + -ic. In present-day use, it can mean having the properties of a magnet, or able to attract metal such as iron, or relating to or caused by magnetism. Derived formations include acoustomagnetic, aeromagnetic, amagnetic, antiferromagnetic, and antimagnetic.

## Topics
- Describing Qualities
- Physics
- Word Formation & Derivatives

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