magnetic — having the properties of a magnet; able to attract iron and steel
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having the properties of a magnet; able to attract iron and steel
Pronunciation (IPA): /mæɡˈnetɪk/
Example Sentences
- My phone case is magnetic, so it sticks to the refrigerator like a high-tech Post-it note.
- The magnetic pull between the two characters made the romance movie predictable.
- His magnetic smile could probably power a small city if we could harness it.
magnetic
ADJECTIVE[/mæɡˈnetɪk/]
having the properties of a magnet; able to attract iron and steel
The magnetic force pulled the metal nails across the table.
The magnetic tool pulled the key from under the sofa. (🧲 Attract + 🔩 Metal → Magnetic)
A magnetic tool pulled a metal fragment from the model planet.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'magnetis' (lithos), meaning 'stone from Magnesia,' a region in ancient Greece known for lodestone deposits. The word entered English via Latin and French, eventually becoming 'magnetic' with the suffix '-ic' meaning 'of or relating to.'
Breakdown
magnet (from Greek magnetis, a type of stone) + -ic (of or relating to) = magnetic
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📝Examples
“My phone case is magnetic, so it sticks to the refrigerator like a high-tech Post-it note.”
“The magnetic pull between the two characters made the romance movie predictable.”
“His magnetic smile could probably power a small city if we could harness it.”
“The magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed no abnormalities.”
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