Magnetism

Word MAGNETISM
Character 9
Hyphenation mag net ism
Pronunciations /ˈmæɡ.nəˌtɪz.əm/

Definitions and meanings of "Magnetism"

What do we mean by magnetism?

The class of phenomena exhibited by a magnetic field. noun

The study of magnets and their effects. noun

The force exerted by a magnetic field. noun

Unusual power to attract, fascinate, or influence. noun

Animal magnetism. noun

That peculiar property occasionally possessed by certain bodies (more especially by iron and steel) whereby, under certain circumstances, they naturally attract or repel one another according to determinate laws. noun

That branch of science which treats of the properties of the magnet, and of magnetic phenomena in general. noun

Attractive power; capacity for exciting sympathetic interest or attention: as, the magnetism of eloquence; personal magnetism. noun

See mesmerism and hypnotism. noun

The property, quality, or state, of being magnetic; the manifestation of the force in nature which is seen in a magnet. At one time it was believed to be separate from the electrical force, but it is now known to be intimately associated with electricity, as part of the phenomenon of electromagnetism. noun

The science which treats of magnetic phenomena. noun

Power of attraction; power to excite the feelings and to gain the affections. noun

Same as hypnotism, at one time believe to be due to a force more or less analogous to magnetism, which, it was alleged, is produced in animal tissues, and passes from one body to another with or without actual contact. The existence of such a force, and its potentiality for the cure of disease, were asserted by Mesmer in 1775. His theories and methods were afterwards called mesmerism, a name which has been popularly applied to theories and claims not put forward by Mesmer himself. See Mesmerism, Biology, Od, Hypnotism. noun

The magnetic force exerted by the earth, and recognized by its effect upon magnetized needles and bars. noun

The property of being magnetic noun

The science which treats of magnetic phenomena. noun

Power of attraction; power to excite the feelings and to gain the affections. noun

Attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force noun

The branch of science that studies magnetism noun

The property of being magnetic.

The science which treats of magnetic phenomena.

Power of attraction; power to excite the feelings and to gain the affections.

Animal magnetism.

The belief that when you die, your soul sticks to the nearest refrigerator. Urban Dictionary

Magnetism is a phenomenon described by Sir William Gilbert, court physician to Queen Elizabeth I, which is nothing more than simple electrical polarization of an object and/or the electric field shape around a molecule. Urban Dictionary

May be used as a proof that there are miracles everywhere. Urban Dictionary

One of lifes greatest mysteries, unsolvable until early 2010. Until a brave duo by the name of The Insane Clown Posse filled us in. Magnets are powered by magic and miracles. Urban Dictionary

Very attractive or charming, having to power to draw others to his/her/itself. Being able to exert an influence on the minds of others. Urban Dictionary

A fucking magnet is an object or material that creates a motherfucking magnetic field and shit. Magnets are miracles and no one knows how they work, though scientists have created many lies to explain the laws of electro-motherfucking-magnetism. Urban Dictionary

A motherfucking miracle. Nobody knows how they work. Urban Dictionary

The guy in a group who will run when the cops come up even though he has nothing on him, attracting the cop's attention and allowing the others to escape. Urban Dictionary

Magnet - A person who is attractive from the back but repulsive from the front, just like a magnet. Urban Dictionary

A person's draw or mechanical attraction to another person Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Magnetism

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The word "magnetism" in example sentences

Had he been a lexicographer he would have found the term magnetism far more inclusive. ❋ James Francis Cooke (1917)

That is but _one_ phenomenon of magnetism, to which we have appropriated and confined the term magnetism; because of all the natural bodies at present known, iron, and one or two of its nearest relatives in the family of hard yet coherent metals, are the only ones, in which all the conditions are collected, under which alone the magnetic agency can appear in and during the act itself. ❋ Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1803)

No man of his time could hold a candle to Mr. Blaine in what we call magnetism - that is, in manly charm, supported by facility and brain power. ❋ Unknown (1921)

Mrs. Carew has what you call magnetism -- a personality which I should imagine would be very appealing to a child. ❋ Anna Katharine Green (1890)

No man of his time could hold a candle to Mr. Blaine in what we call magnetism -- that is, in manly charm, supported by facility and brain power. ❋ Henry Watterson (1880)

Thus electrons should no longer be thought of as nebulous clouds and magnetism is no longer a mysterious invisible force. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Schelling's interest in magnetism and somnambulism, which are often seen as part of the prehistory of psychoanalysis, [17] marks an early concern on his part with unconscious phenomena that goes beyond the mere use of the word unconscious (bewusstlos) in The System ❋ Unknown (2008)

The best definition I've heard for the word magnetism is this: the power to affect others with the delight someone takes in himself. ❋ Jon Kerr (2010)

The best definition for the word magnetism is this: the power to affect others with the delight someone takes in himself. ❋ Jon Kerr (2010)

So this is another aspect which leads over into other areas in magnetism and the magnetism of very fine particles, nanoparticles and so on, and superparamagnetism. ❋ Unknown (2007)

The first scientist who tried to explain magnetism was Ampere with his hypothesis about elementary currents. ❋ Unknown (1972)

Professor Lorentz and Professor Zeeman, for their work on the connection between light and magnetism, is not only justified, but just. ❋ Unknown (1967)

Anyone who has conversed with him for more than a few moments realizes what the meaning of the word magnetism is. ❋ James Francis Cooke (1917)

[Magnetism] requires the greatest [devotion]. Many are cold, but few are [frozen]. ❋ FionnSilverwolf (2015)

The magnetism of the earth is most likely artificially caused by the transmission of [electrons] into the air from the [Northern Hemisphere], near or at [Great Britain]. ❋ Doctor Spoock (2009)

"[Fuckin' magnets]. [How do] they [work]?" ❋ Aptspire (2010)

"Magnets..." "[How do] they [work]?" ❋ Spidermanstailor (2010)

[The exchange] student had a [magnetic personality] even if she didn't speak fluent English. When the guest spoke, the audience was drawn by her magnetic speech. Student 1: Yo, [why is this] girl so magnetic? Student 2: She's got a sexy accent and can talk anyone into doing anything ❋ World Citizen (2008)

[Fuckin' magnets]. [How do] they [work]? ❋ Sebastian Gorkamorka (2010)

"Fucking Magnets- [How do] THEY [work]?"- [Shaggy 2 Dope] ❋ Hank McDizzleson (2010)

"i [chased] him through these [yards], but he [turned out] be a magnet" ❋ Dooran (2010)

"I followed this girl in the mall yesterday ['cos] she had a [great ass]. But then I saw her face and she looked like a moose. What a fuckin' [magnet]." ❋ Bigbadscot (2016)

[Lindsay] couldn't help but be near John; as her [magnetity] towards him was heightened from not seeing him in [the past] few days. ❋ JDub55 (2011)

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