magnetism
|mag/ne/tism|
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/ˈmæɡnɪˌtɪzəm/
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/ˈmæɡnɪtɪzəm/
attractive force
Etymology
Etymology Information
'magnetism' originates from the Greek word 'magnetis lithos,' meaning 'Magnesian stone,' referring to lodestone.
Historical Evolution
'magnetis lithos' transformed into the Latin word 'magnetismus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'magnetism.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the properties of lodestones, but over time it evolved to include the broader concept of magnetic forces and attraction.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the physical phenomenon produced by the motion of electric charge, resulting in attractive and repulsive forces between objects.
The magnetism of the Earth is what makes compasses work.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45