magnetic

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adjective

mag·​net·​ic mag-ˈne-tik How to pronounce magnetic (audio)
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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
mag-ˈne-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce magnetic (audio)
adverb

magnetic

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noun

: a magnetic substance

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Adjective a cult leader who attracted followers with his magnetic gaze
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To hold the phone in place, the stand comes with a magnetic ring sticker that attaches to the back of a phone or phone case. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 2 July 2026 Watching all this happen, in real time, has been magical, miraculous and magnetic. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Noun
Below, meet eight brands like Dôen that beautifully complement the vibe—each distinct in its point of view, but all carrying that same magnetic, timeless energy. — Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 3 Dec. 2025 Those controls, and the subsequent diplomatic and market responses, have introduced volatility into supply chains for high-performance electric motors and magnetics that many robots rely on. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for magnetic

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1645, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of magnetic was in 1611

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“Magnetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnetic. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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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
-i-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce magnetic (audio)
adverb

magnetic

2 of 2 noun
: a magnetic substance

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