Meanings
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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.
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2
adj
Relating to or caused by magnetism.
A compass needle responds to the Earth's magnetic field.
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3
adj
Having a powerful charm that strongly attracts people.
The speaker had a magnetic personality that held the whole room.
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Derived forms
acoustomagneticaeromagneticamagneticantiferromagneticantimagneticarcheomagneticbiomagneticchromomagneticcryomagneticdiamagneticelectromagneticferrimagnetic
Related forms
magnet
Etymology
From magnet + -ic.