magnetic
gb/mæɡnˈɛtɪk/ us/mæɡnˈɛtɪk/
B1
English
~ 3800
mágneses, mágnesezett, magával ragadó, karizmatikus, vonzó
B1
1
mágneses
B1
mágnesezett
B2
Usage pattern:
[something] is magnetic
The compass needle moves because it is magnetic.
Az iránytű mutatója azért mozog, mert mágneses.
This piece of metal is magnetic and sticks to the fridge.
Ez a fémdarab mágneses, és odatapad a hűtőhöz.
Magnetic materials are used in many electronic devices.
The magnetic poles of the Earth influence navigation.
Keep magnetic objects away from credit cards.
Learner examples
The fridge door has a magnetic strip.
A hűtőajtón mágneses szalag van.
A compass works with a magnetic needle.
Az iránytű mágneses mutatóval működik.
Iron is a magnetic metal.
The Earth has a magnetic field.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'magnetic' with 'electric', but electricity and magnetism are related yet different phenomena.
Meaning
Having the power to attract metals
Collocations
magnetic field
|magnetic force
|magnetic attraction
|magnetic pole
Synonyms
magnetized (Specifically describes something that has been made magnetic.)
Antonyms
nonmagnetic (Describes a substance that is not affected by magnetic fields.)
Themes
science
|physics
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Able to pull metals like iron toward it because of magnetism.
Having the physical property of attracting certain metals, such as iron, due to a magnetic field.
B2
2
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] is magnetic
She has a magnetic personality that draws everyone in.
Magával ragadó személyisége van, amely mindenkit vonz.
His magnetic presence filled the room.
Magával ragadó jelenléte betöltötte a szobát.
The actor’s magnetic charm made him a star.
Her smile was warm and magnetic.
He spoke with a magnetic confidence.
Learner examples
The singer has a magnetic voice.
Az énekesnek magával ragadó hangja van.
Her smile is magnetic.
A mosolya ellenállhatatlanul vonzó.
He has a magnetic way of speaking.
People like her because she is magnetic.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'magnetic' here with the literal physical property; context usually clarifies meaning.
Meaning
Having a strong personal charm
Collocations
magnetic personality
|magnetic presence
|magnetic appeal
Synonyms
charming (Implies pleasantness and appeal, but not necessarily as intense as 'magnetic'.)
Antonyms
unappealing (Lacking qualities that attract or interest people.)
Themes
emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Making people feel very interested or drawn to you.
Having an ability to strongly attract or fascinate people, often because of personality or appearance.
B2
TECHNICAL
3
mágneses
B2
The device measures changes in the Earth's magnetic field.
Az eszköz a Föld mágneses terének változásait méri.
Magnetic forces can act at a distance.
A mágneses erők távolról is hathatnak.
Scientists study the magnetic properties of materials.
The MRI scanner uses strong magnetic fields.
Magnetic north is slightly different from true north.
Learner examples
An MRI uses a strong magnetic field.
Az MRI erős mágneses teret használ.
A compass points north because of the Earth's magnetic field.
Az iránytű a Föld mágneses tere miatt mutat észak felé.
We learned about the Earth's magnetic poles in science class.
Meaning
Related to magnetism
Collocations
magnetic field strength
|magnetic resonance imaging
|magnetic properties
Synonyms
electromagnetic (Refers to phenomena involving both electricity and magnetism, not just magnetism.)
Themes
science
|physics
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Definition
About magnetism or how magnets work.
Relating to or caused by a magnetic field or magnetism.
Grammar
Dictionary form
magnetic
IPA
GB/mæɡnˈɛtɪk/
US/mæɡnˈɛtɪk/
Syllables & stress
mag - net - ic (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (net)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: magnetic
Word family
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
nonmagnetic
adjective
demagnetize
verb
Advanced or less common
magnetization
noun
demagnetization
noun
Expressions
magnetic attraction
1/mæɡnˈɛtɪk ətɹˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
Strong pull between two things or people
A strong force that pulls two things or people together, either physically or emotionally.
Examples
- There was an undeniable magnetic attraction between them.
- Magnetic attraction causes the paperclip to stick to the magnet.
magnetic field
1/mæɡnˈɛtɪk fˈild/
fixed phrase
technical
Area around a magnet with force
The space around a magnet where it can pull or push on things made of certain metals.
Examples
- The Earth's magnetic field protects us from solar radiation.
- A bar magnet creates a magnetic field around it.
magnetic personality
1/mæɡnˈɛtɪk pˌɚsənˈælɪti/
fixed phrase
Very attractive personal character
A way of being that makes people like you and want to be near you.
Examples
- She has such a magnetic personality that people are drawn to her instantly.
- His magnetic personality helped him succeed in politics.