Magnetic

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -É›tɪk

Alternative forms

• magnetical dated
• magnetick obsolete

Full definition of magnetic

Adjective

1. of, relating to, operating by, or caused by magnetisma magnetic recorder
2. having the properties of a magnet, especially the ability to draw or pull
3. determined by earth's magnetic fieldsmagnetic norththe magnetic meridian
4. having an extraordinary ability to attractHe has a magnetic personality.
• John Donneshe that had all magnetic force alone
5. (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

Related terms

• magnet
• magnetically
• magnetic field
• nonmagnetic