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Definition of Reluctance
1. Noun. (physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance).
2. Noun. A certain degree of unwillingness. "After some hesitation he agreed"
Specialized synonyms: Sloth, Slothfulness
Generic synonyms: Involuntariness, Unwillingness
Derivative terms: Disincline, Hesitant, Hesitate, Hesitate, Indispose, Reluctant, Reluctant, Reluctant
Definition of Reluctance
1. n. The state or quality of being reluctant; repugnance; aversion of mind; unwillingness; -- often followed by an infinitive, or by to and a noun, formerly sometimes by against.
2. n. Magnetic resistance, being equal to the ratio of magnetomotive force to magnetic flux.
Definition of Reluctance
1. Noun. Unwillingness to do something. ¹
2. Noun. Hesitancy in taking some action. ¹
3. Noun. (physics) That property of a magnetic circuit analogous to resistance in an electric circuit. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Reluctance
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Reluctance
Literary usage of Reluctance
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Electrical Engineering: The Theory and Characteristics of Electrical by Clarence Victor Christie (1917)
"The permeability of magnetic materials is not constant but varies with the
induction density as shown in Art. 72. 57. Magnetic reluctance. ..."
2. Scientific papers of the Bureau of Standards by United States National Bureau of Standards (1909)
"The present paper has to do with magnetic circuits of this kind in which the
reluctance of various parts of the circuits is overcome by ..."
3. Dynamo Electric Machinery: Its Construction, Design, and Operation. Direct by Samuel Sheldon, Erich Hausmann (1910)
"Hence for a medium of cross-section A square centimeters and length / centimeters,
the reluctance (R = — v. A The unit in which (R is expressed is called ..."
4. The Works of Washington Irving by Washington Irving (1861)
"He looked forward to the possibility of his election with characteristic modesty
and unfeigned reluctance ; as his letters to his confidential friends bear ..."
5. Life of George Washington by Washington Irving (1884)
"His Letters OD the Subject expressing his reluctance. — His Election.— His Progress
to the Seat of Government. — His Reception at New York. ..."
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