of, producing, or operated by means of magnetism of or concerned with a magnet of or concerned with the magnetism of the earth: the magnetic equator capable of being magnetized exerting a powerful attraction: a magnetic personality
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mag•net•ic /mægˈnɛtɪk/USA pronunciation
adj.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- Electricityof or relating to a magnet or magnetism:the magnetic properties of the solar wind.
- Electricitycapable of being magnetized or attracted by a magnet:Rubber is not magnetic.
- having a strong attractive charm:a magnetic personality.
mag•net•ic
(mag net′ik),USA pronunciation adj.
mag•net′i•cal•ly, adv.
- Electricityof or pertaining to a magnet or magnetism.
- Electricityhaving the properties of a magnet.
- Electricitycapable of being magnetized or attracted by a magnet.
- Geographypertaining to the magnetic field of the earth:the magnetic equator.
- exerting a strong attractive power or charm:a magnetic personality.
- Geographynoting or pertaining to various bearings and measurements as indicated by a magnetic compass:magnetic amplitude;magnetic course;magnetic meridian.
- Late Latin magnēticus. See magnet, -ic
- 1625–35
- 5.See corresponding entry in Unabridged persuasive, charismatic, captivating.
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