Question 1 · Quick check
magnetic
CEFRB1
/mæɡˈnɛtɪk/
adjective
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In plain English
- 01
adjective
Able to attract certain metals or having a strong attractive quality.
- 02
adjective
Extra detailDetermined by earth's magnetic fields.
Examples
But the earth's magnetic field is very weak.
The magnets, of course, have a magnetic field around them.
At a glance
Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 3
- Synonyms
- 5
Also pronounced
- /ˈmæɡ.nə.ʈɪk/
- /mæɡˈnetɪk/
Deep Dive
adjective
Extra meaningsHaving the properties of a magnet, especially the ability to draw or pull.
Of, relating to, operating by, or caused by magnetism.
Having an extraordinary ability to attract: attractive, alluring, persuasive
More examples
In contexta magnetic recorder
magnetic north
the magnetic meridian
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Origin
adjective
From magnet + -ic.