magnetic meaning and definition

MAGNETIC adjective

Definition of magnetic (adjective)

1. of or relating to or caused by magnetism
   • "magnetic forces"
2. having the properties of a magnet; i.e. of attracting iron or steel
   • "the hard disk is covered with a thin coat of magnetic material"
   • synonyms: magnetised, magnetized
   • antonym: antimagnetic
3. capable of being magnetized
   • antonym: nonmagnetic
4. determined by earth's magnetic fields
   • "magnetic north"; "the needle of a magnetic compass points to the magnetic north pole"
   • antonym: geographic
5. possessing an extraordinary ability to attract
   • "a charismatic leader"; "a magnetic personality"
   • synonyms: charismatic