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magnetic

  • adjective
  • /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/

Of, relating to, operating by, or caused by magnetism.

Example

“a magnetic recorder”

Other meanings

  1. Having the properties of a magnet, especially the ability to draw or pull.

  2. Determined by earth's magnetic fields.

    “magnetic north”

Antonyms

  • non-magnetic

Where this comes from

This definition is adapted from “magnetic” on Wiktionary, by its contributors, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.