noun ·4 syllables ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The property of being magnetic. countable, uncountable

   "Earth is surrounded by a magnetosphere — an invisible bubble of magnetism generated by the powerful churning of molten metals at Earth’s core."

2. 2
   the branch of science that studies magnetism wordnet
3. 3
   The science which treats of magnetic phenomena. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force wordnet
5. 5
   Power of attraction; power to excite the feelings and to gain the affections. countable, uncountable

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6. 6
   Animal magnetism. countable, uncountable

   "Mediums [...] should also realise that it is essential to lead a particularly abstinent life, and to conserve their magnetism."

Synonyms

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acceptabilityadductionaffinityagacerieagreeabilityallure

Example

More examples

"Your eyes have a certain magnetism."

Etymology

From magnet + -ism.

Related phrases

animal magnetismdirectional magnetismmagnetism-based interaction capturethermoremanent magnetism

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