magnetic

1 of 2

adjective

mag·​net·​ic mag-ˈne-tik How to pronounce magnetic (audio)
1
: possessing an extraordinary power or ability to attract
a magnetic personality
2
a
: of or relating to a magnet or to magnetism
b
: of, relating to, or characterized by the earth's magnetism
c
: magnetized or capable of being magnetized
d
: actuated by magnetic attraction
magnetically adverb

magnetic

2 of 2

noun

: a magnetic substance

Examples of magnetic in a Sentence

Adjective a cult leader who attracted followers with his magnetic gaze
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
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Noun
The main wreckage was about 127 feet from the impact crater along a 347⁰ true bearing (335⁰ magnetic) and consisted of the empennage/tailboom, both engines, avionics boxes, and portions of the cockpit instrument panel. New York Times, 7 Feb. 2020 Mars once had a protective magnetic shield like Earth does. Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, 25 Feb. 2020 The Pro Trek also uses a proprietary magnetic charging cord, which is cool—just don’t lose it. The Editors, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2020 The performance was classic Lizzo: high-energy, magnetic, and just so fun. Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2020 The students can keep their phones with them but can’t access them without a special magnetic unlocking mechanism. Sarah Krouse, WSJ, 20 Jan. 2020 His magnetic, easy-going, fun-loving personality, electric smile and thoughtful answers add to the attraction. Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2019 To put the whole picture together, the researchers also compiled a handful of existing magnetic records based on seafloor sediment cores and ice cores. Scott K. Johnson, Ars Technica, 11 Aug. 2019 Mesmer applied this same magnetic therapy to Österlin and pronounced her cured. National Geographic, 5 Mar. 2019

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1645, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of magnetic was in 1611

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Cite this Entry

“Magnetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnetic. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

magnetic

adjective
mag·​net·​ic
mag-ˈnet-ik
1
: having great power to attract
a magnetic personality
2
a
: of or relating to a magnet or magnetism
b
: of or relating to the earth's magnetism
the magnetic meridian
c
: capable of being magnetized
d
: working by magnetic attraction or repulsion
magnetically
-i-k(ə-)lē
adverb

Medical Definition

magnetic

1 of 2 adjective
mag·​net·​ic mag-ˈnet-ik How to pronounce magnetic (audio)
1
: of or relating to a magnet or to magnetism
2
: of, relating to, or characterized by the earth's magnetism
3
: magnetized or capable of being magnetized
4
: actuated by magnetic attraction
magnetically adverb

magnetic

2 of 2 noun
: a magnetic substance

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