magnetism
gb/mˈæɡnɪtˌɪzəm/ us/mˈæɡnɪtˌɪzəm/
B2
Kiingereza
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
technical
B2
property
1
force of magnets and magnetic fields
the force that makes magnets pull or push
Muundo wa matumizi:
[the] magnetism of [something]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse magnetism (a force/phenomenon) with a magnet (an object that produces it).
Visawe
magnetic force (Highlights the force aspect rather than the whole phenomenon.)
Vinyume
repulsion (The opposite effect when objects push away rather than attract.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
earth's magnetism
|magnetism of iron
|residual magnetism
|induced magnetism
|magnetic field
|magnetic force
|magnetic attraction
|magnetic flux
|strong magnetism
|magnetism changes
Mada
science
|physics
|technology
Mifano
- Magnetism makes the compass needle point north.
- Heating the metal reduced its magnetism.
- Scientists measured changes in Earth’s magnetism during the storm.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Magnetism makes a magnet attract iron.
- A compass works because of magnetism.
Nomino
technical
C1
abstract
2
study of magnetic phenomena
the science of magnets and magnetic fields
Muundo wa matumizi:
[study of] magnetism
Visawe
magnetics (A technical term, often used in engineering contexts.)
Vinyume
nonmagnetic behavior (Describes materials or systems that do not show magnetic effects.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
electricity and magnetism
|magnetism and electromagnetism
|the theory of magnetism
|a course in magnetism
|magnetism research
|classical magnetism
|quantum magnetism
Mada
science
|education
|physics
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- We studied magnetism in science.
- Magnetism is part of physics.
Nomino
C1
property
3
strong personal charm and appeal
a special charm that attracts people
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone]'s magnetism
Kosa la kawaida:
This is figurative; it does not mean literal magnets.
Visawe
charisma (Often suggests social influence and leadership as well as charm.)
|
appeal (More general and less intense than magnetism.)
Vinyume
dullness (Lack of interest or attraction to others.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
natural magnetism
|quiet magnetism
|sheer magnetism
|star magnetism
|aura and magnetism
|project magnetism
|lose your magnetism
|magnetism on stage
Mada
emotions
|relationships
|social
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- She has a lot of magnetism.
- His magnetism attracts people.
Nomino
C1
state
4
mutual attraction between people
a strong attraction between two people
Muundo wa matumizi:
magnetism between [two people]
Visawe
chemistry (Very common for romantic/sexual connection; slightly broader.)
|
attraction (More general and can be one-sided.)
Vinyume
lack of chemistry (No feeling of connection or attraction.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
instant magnetism
|sexual magnetism
|obvious magnetism
|unmistakable magnetism
|feel the magnetism
|magnetism between them
|magnetism between the two
|a spark of magnetism
Mada
relationships
|emotions
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- There is magnetism between them.
- They felt magnetism at once.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
magnetism
IPA
GB/mˈæɡnɪtˌɪzəm/
US/mˈæɡnɪtˌɪzəm/
Silabi na mkazo
mag - net - ism (silabi 3)
Stress on 1st syllable (mag)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: magnetism
- Plural: magnetism
Familia ya neno
Related words
magnetically
adverb B2
magnetization
noun
Advanced or less common
electromagnet
noun
electromagnetic
adjective C1
Semi
animal magnetism
1/ˈænəməl mˈæɡnɪtˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
strong sexual charm
strong, sexy charm
Mifano
- 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
Mifano
- 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.