magnetism
gb/mˈæɡnɪtˌɪzəm/ us/mˈæɡnɪtˌɪzəm/
B2
Englisch
Bedeutungen
0 Bedeutungen
Nomen
technical
B2
property
1
force of magnets and magnetic fields
the force that makes magnets pull or push
Verwendungsmuster:
[the] magnetism of [something]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse magnetism (a force/phenomenon) with a magnet (an object that produces it).
Synonyme
magnetic force (Highlights the force aspect rather than the whole phenomenon.)
Antonyme
repulsion (The opposite effect when objects push away rather than attract.)
Wortverbindungen
earth's magnetism
|magnetism of iron
|residual magnetism
|induced magnetism
|magnetic field
|magnetic force
|magnetic attraction
|magnetic flux
|strong magnetism
|magnetism changes
Themen
science
|physics
|technology
Beispiele
- Magnetism makes the compass needle point north.
- Heating the metal reduced its magnetism.
- Scientists measured changes in Earth’s magnetism during the storm.
Beispiele für Lernende
- Magnetism makes a magnet attract iron.
- A compass works because of magnetism.
Nomen
technical
C1
abstract
2
study of magnetic phenomena
the science of magnets and magnetic fields
Verwendungsmuster:
[study of] magnetism
Synonyme
magnetics (A technical term, often used in engineering contexts.)
Antonyme
nonmagnetic behavior (Describes materials or systems that do not show magnetic effects.)
Wortverbindungen
electricity and magnetism
|magnetism and electromagnetism
|the theory of magnetism
|a course in magnetism
|magnetism research
|classical magnetism
|quantum magnetism
Themen
science
|education
|physics
Beispiele
- In physics class we covered electricity and magnetism.
- Her research focuses on magnetism in ultra-thin materials.
- The textbook has a chapter on magnetism and magnetic fields.
Beispiele für Lernende
- We studied magnetism in science.
- Magnetism is part of physics.
Nomen
C1
property
3
strong personal charm and appeal
a special charm that attracts people
Verwendungsmuster:
[someone]'s magnetism
Häufiger Fehler:
This is figurative; it does not mean literal magnets.
Synonyme
charisma (Often suggests social influence and leadership as well as charm.)
|
appeal (More general and less intense than magnetism.)
Antonyme
dullness (Lack of interest or attraction to others.)
Wortverbindungen
natural magnetism
|quiet magnetism
|sheer magnetism
|star magnetism
|aura and magnetism
|project magnetism
|lose your magnetism
|magnetism on stage
Themen
emotions
|relationships
|social
Beispiele
- Her magnetism made people listen the moment she spoke.
- He has a calm magnetism that draws strangers in.
- The actor’s magnetism carried the entire film.
Beispiele für Lernende
- She has a lot of magnetism.
- His magnetism attracts people.
Nomen
C1
state
4
mutual attraction between people
a strong attraction between two people
Verwendungsmuster:
magnetism between [two people]
Synonyme
chemistry (Very common for romantic/sexual connection; slightly broader.)
|
attraction (More general and can be one-sided.)
Antonyme
lack of chemistry (No feeling of connection or attraction.)
Wortverbindungen
instant magnetism
|sexual magnetism
|obvious magnetism
|unmistakable magnetism
|feel the magnetism
|magnetism between them
|magnetism between the two
|a spark of magnetism
Themen
relationships
|emotions
Beispiele
- There was real magnetism between them from the first meeting.
- On screen, the two leads have incredible magnetism.
- Despite their differences, the magnetism between them was obvious.
Beispiele für Lernende
- There is magnetism between them.
- They felt magnetism at once.
Grammatik
Grundform
magnetism
IPA
GB/mˈæɡnɪtˌɪzəm/
US/mˈæɡnɪtˌɪzəm/
Silben & Betonung
mag - net - ism (3 Silben)
Stress on 1st syllable (mag)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: magnetism
- Plural: magnetism
Wortfamilie
Related words
magnetically
adverb B2
magnetization
noun
Advanced or less common
electromagnet
noun
electromagnetic
adjective C1
Ausdrücke
animal magnetism
1/ˈænəməl mˈæɡnɪtˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
strong sexual charm
strong, sexy charm
Beispiele
- The singer has undeniable animal magnetism on stage.
- His animal magnetism made headlines as much as his acting.
- She played the role with confidence and animal magnetism.
magnetism between (two people)
1/mˈæɡnɪtˌɪzəm bɪtwˈin tˈu pˈipəl/
fixed phrase
strong attraction between two people
a strong attraction between two people
Beispiele
- Everyone could see the magnetism between the two stars.
- The magnetism between them felt natural, not forced.
- Without magnetism between the characters, the romance doesn’t work.