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Webster 1913 Edition
Magnetic
Mag-net′ic
,Noun.
1.
A magnet.
[Obs.]
As the
magnetic
hardest iron draws. Milton.
2.
Any metal, as iron, nickel, cobalt, etc., which may receive, by any means, the properties of the loadstone, and which then, when suspended, fixes itself in the direction of a magnetic meridian.
Webster 1828 Edition
Magnetic
MAGNET'IC
Definition 2024
magnetic
magnetic
See also: magnètic
English
Alternative forms
- magnetical (dated)
- magnetick (obsolete)
Adjective
magnetic (comparative more magnetic, superlative most magnetic)
- Of, relating to, operating by, or caused by magnetism.
- a magnetic recorder
- Having the properties of a magnet, especially the ability to draw or pull.
- Determined by earth's magnetic fields.
- magnetic north
- the magnetic meridian
- Having an extraordinary ability to attract.
- He has a magnetic personality.
- John Donne
- she that had all magnetic force alone
- (archaic) Having, susceptible to, or induced by, animal magnetism.
- a magnetic sleep
Synonyms
- (of, relating to, caused by, or operating by magnetism): magnetised, magnetized
- (having the properties a magnet): attractive, repulsive
- (having an extraordinary ability to attract): appealing, attractive, charismatic, inviting, seductive
Antonyms
- (of, relating to, caused by, or operating by magnetism): antimagnetic
- (determined by earth's magnetic fields): geographic
- (having an extraordinary ability to attract): repulsive
- non-magnetic, nonmagnetic
Translations
of, relating to, caused by, or operating by magnetism
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having the properties a magnet
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determined by earth's magnetic fields
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having an extraordinary ability to attract
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