magnetism
gb/mˈæɡnɪtˌɪzəm/ us/mˈæɡnɪtˌɪzəm/
B2
Anglais
Sens
0 sens
Nom
technical
B2
property
1
force of magnets and magnetic fields
the force that makes magnets pull or push
Schéma d’usage :
[the] magnetism of [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse magnetism (a force/phenomenon) with a magnet (an object that produces it).
Synonymes
magnetic force (Highlights the force aspect rather than the whole phenomenon.)
Antonymes
repulsion (The opposite effect when objects push away rather than attract.)
Collocations
earth's magnetism
|magnetism of iron
|residual magnetism
|induced magnetism
|magnetic field
|magnetic force
|magnetic attraction
|magnetic flux
|strong magnetism
|magnetism changes
Thèmes
science
|physics
|technology
Exemples
- Magnetism makes the compass needle point north.
- Heating the metal reduced its magnetism.
- Scientists measured changes in Earth’s magnetism during the storm.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Magnetism makes a magnet attract iron.
- A compass works because of magnetism.
Nom
technical
C1
abstract
2
study of magnetic phenomena
the science of magnets and magnetic fields
Schéma d’usage :
[study of] magnetism
Synonymes
magnetics (A technical term, often used in engineering contexts.)
Antonymes
nonmagnetic behavior (Describes materials or systems that do not show magnetic effects.)
Collocations
electricity and magnetism
|magnetism and electromagnetism
|the theory of magnetism
|a course in magnetism
|magnetism research
|classical magnetism
|quantum magnetism
Thèmes
science
|education
|physics
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- We studied magnetism in science.
- Magnetism is part of physics.
Nom
C1
property
3
strong personal charm and appeal
a special charm that attracts people
Schéma d’usage :
[someone]'s magnetism
Erreur fréquente :
This is figurative; it does not mean literal magnets.
Synonymes
charisma (Often suggests social influence and leadership as well as charm.)
|
appeal (More general and less intense than magnetism.)
Antonymes
dullness (Lack of interest or attraction to others.)
Collocations
natural magnetism
|quiet magnetism
|sheer magnetism
|star magnetism
|aura and magnetism
|project magnetism
|lose your magnetism
|magnetism on stage
Thèmes
emotions
|relationships
|social
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- She has a lot of magnetism.
- His magnetism attracts people.
Nom
C1
state
4
mutual attraction between people
a strong attraction between two people
Schéma d’usage :
magnetism between [two people]
Synonymes
chemistry (Very common for romantic/sexual connection; slightly broader.)
|
attraction (More general and can be one-sided.)
Antonymes
lack of chemistry (No feeling of connection or attraction.)
Collocations
instant magnetism
|sexual magnetism
|obvious magnetism
|unmistakable magnetism
|feel the magnetism
|magnetism between them
|magnetism between the two
|a spark of magnetism
Thèmes
relationships
|emotions
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- There is magnetism between them.
- They felt magnetism at once.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
magnetism
API
GB/mˈæɡnɪtˌɪzəm/
US/mˈæɡnɪtˌɪzəm/
Syllabes et accentuation
mag - net - ism (3 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (mag)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: magnetism
- Plural: magnetism
Famille de mots
Related words
magnetically
adverb B2
magnetization
noun
Advanced or less common
electromagnet
noun
electromagnetic
adjective C1
Expressions
animal magnetism
1/ˈænəməl mˈæɡnɪtˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
strong sexual charm
strong, sexy charm
Exemples
- 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
Exemples
- 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.