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magnetics

noun

Simple meaning

The study of how invisible forces attract or repel things.

Pronunciation

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magnehtiks

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mæɡˈnɛtɪks

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Definition

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noun

  1. The branch of science that studies magnetism

  2. The science or study of magnets and magnetism.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Formality
Technical

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This meaning: The branch of science that studies magnetism

Used this way, magnetics is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in science contexts.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Where it naturally appears

  • Science

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  • magneticadjectiveBase word

    Of or relating to or caused by magnetism.

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