magnetic

Definitions


[maɡˈnɛtɪk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- exhibiting or relating to magnetism
(e.g: the clock has a magnetic back to stick to the fridge)

- (of a bearing in navigation) measured relative to magnetic north

- very attractive or alluring
(e.g: his magnetic personality)


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Origin:
early 17th century: from late Latin magneticus, from Latin magneta (see magnet)




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