magnetic — ONAD

magnetic /maɡˈnedik, mæɡˈnɛdɪk

▸ adjective

1 exhibiting or relating to magnetism:

the clock has a magnetic back to stick to the fridge

an airborne magnetic survey.

▪ capable of being attracted by or acquiring the properties of a magnet:

steel is magnetic.

2 (of a bearing in navigation) measured relative to magnetic north.

3 very attractive or alluring:

his magnetic personality.

– DERIVATIVES
magnetically /maɡˈnedək(ə)lē, mæɡˈnɛdək(ə)li/ adverb

– ORIGIN early 17th century : from late Latin magneticus, from Latin magneta (see magnet).