Definition of Magnetic

1. Adjective. Of or relating to or caused by magnetism. "Magnetic forces"

Derivative terms: Magnet
Partainyms: Magnetism

2. Adjective. Having the properties of a magnet; i.e. of attracting iron or steel. "The hard disk is covered with a thin coat of magnetic material"
Exact synonyms: Magnetised, Magnetized
Similar to: Attractable
Antonyms: Antimagnetic
Derivative terms: Magnet

3. Adjective. Capable of being magnetized.
Derivative terms: Magnet
Antonyms: Nonmagnetic

4. Adjective. Determined by earth's magnetic fields. "The needle of a magnetic compass points to the magnetic north pole"
Antonyms: Geographic
Derivative terms: Magnet

5. Adjective. Possessing an extraordinary ability to attract. "A magnetic personality"
Exact synonyms: Charismatic
Similar to: Attractive
Derivative terms: Charisma, Magnet

Definition of Magnetic

1. a. Pertaining to the magnet; possessing the properties of the magnet, or corresponding properties; as, a magnetic bar of iron; a magnetic needle.

2. n. A magnet.

Definition of Magnetic

1. Adjective. of, relating to, operating by, or caused by magnetism ¹

2. Adjective. having the properties of a magnet, especially the ability to draw or pull ¹

3. Adjective. determined by earth's magnetic fields ¹

4. Adjective. having an extraordinary ability to attract ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Magnetic

1. a magnet [n -S] - See also: magnet

Medical Definition of Magnetic

1. 1. A magnet. "As the magnetic hardest iron draws." (Milton) 2. Any metal, as iron, nickel, cobalt, etc, which may receive, by any means, the properties of the loadstone, and which then, when suspended, fixes itself in the direction of a magnetic meridian. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Magnetic

magnesium wire
magnesiumlike
magnesiums
magnet
magnet-
magnet reaction
magnet reflex
magnet school
magnetabsorption
magnetar
magnetars
magnetelastic
magnetelectrical
magnetencephalographies
magnetencephalography
magnetic (current term)
magnetic North Pole
magnetic anisotropy
magnetic attraction
magnetic axis
magnetic bearing
magnetic bearings
magnetic bottle
magnetic bubble memory
magnetic circuit
magnetic confinement
magnetic confinement fusion
magnetic core
magnetic declination

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