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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries磁性
Native Script:磁性的
Pronunciation / Transliteration: cílì
"他有一种磁性的嗓音。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Exhibiting magnetism; having the properties of a magnet, able to attract iron or steel.
"The magnetic needle of the compass pointed steadily toward the north." - 2
Having a powerful and irresistible ability to attract, charm, or influence people.
"She possessed a magnetic personality that drew people to her instantly."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'magneticus', from 'magnetum' (loadstone), originating from the ancient Greek district of Magnesia, where magnetic iron ores were found. Over centuries, the meaning expanded from strictly describing the physical properties of a magnet to metaphorically describing personal charm and attraction.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Magnetic" is said worldwide
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magnétique
Transliteration: ma.ɡne.tik
"Il a une personnalité magnétique."
magnetisch
Transliteration: maɡˈneːtɪʃ
"Dieses Material ist stark magnetisch."
magnetico
Transliteration: maɲˈɲɛːtiko
"Ha un fascino magnetico."
magnético
Transliteration: maɣˈnetiko
"El campo magnético de la Tierra nos protege."
magnético
Transliteration: maɡˈnɛtiku
"O polo magnético está em constante movimento."
चुंबकीय
Transliteration: chumbakiy
"पृथ्वी का एक चुंबकीय क्षेत्र होता है।"
磁性
Transliteration: cílì
Script: 磁性的
"他有一种磁性的嗓音。"
자기의
Transliteration: jagiui
"그는 자기 매력이 넘치는 사람이다."
磁気的
Transliteration: jikiteki
"地球には磁気的な性質があります。"
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