antimagnetic
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/ˌæn.ti.mæɡˈnɛtɪk/
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/ˌæn.tɪ.mæɡˈnɛtɪk/
against or resisting magnetism
Etymology
'antimagnetic' originates from Modern English, specifically formed from the prefix 'anti-' (from Greek 'anti' meaning 'against') combined with 'magnetic' (from Late Latin/Greek 'magnetikos', from 'magnet-' meaning 'lodestone').
'magnetic' came into English via Middle English from Old French and Late Latin (Latin 'magnet-' from Greek 'magnetis' meaning 'lodestone'); the compound 'antimagnetic' developed in Modern English by adding the productive prefix 'anti-' to 'magnetic'.
Initially formed to mean 'against magnetism' or 'opposed to magnetic effects'; this core sense remains in current usage, often extended to mean 'treated or designed to resist magnetic interference.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not affected by magnetism; not attracted to magnets or magnetic fields.
The watch was made antimagnetic so it would keep accurate time near strong magnets.
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Adjective 2
designed or treated to resist magnetization or to cancel the effects of magnetic fields.
Antimagnetic materials are used in precision instruments to prevent interference from magnetic fields.
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Last updated: 2025/09/03 08:16