magnetic

adjective

Having the properties of a magnet, especially the ability to draw or pull.

Having an extraordinary ability to attract: attractive, alluring, persuasive

Of, relating to, operating by, or caused by magnetism.

Determined by earth's magnetic fields.

(archaic) Having, susceptible to, or induced by, animal magnetism.

Roots

magnesmagnet- · Greek · magnet

Synonyms for magnetic

magnetizedadj electromagneticadj diamagneticadj ferromagneticadj charismaticadj

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Where does magnetic come from?

The word magnetic breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root magnet-, from Greek magnes (“magnet”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.