# magnetic

> English word · Adjective · IPA /mæɡˈnɛt.ɪk/ · frequency rank #5,437

## Definitions
1. Of, relating to, operating by, or caused by magnetism.
2. Having the properties of a magnet, especially the ability to draw or pull.
3. Determined by earth's magnetic fields.
4. Having an extraordinary ability to attract: attractive, alluring, persuasive
5. Having, susceptible to, or induced by, animal magnetism.

## Etymology
From magnet + -ic.

## Easily confused with
- **magneto** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/magnetic-vs-magneto)
- **magnetism** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/magnetic-vs-magnetism)
- **magnetite** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/magnetic-vs-magnetite)
- **magnet** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/magnet-vs-magnetic)

## Common misspellings (12)
`amgnetic`, `magentic`, `maggnetic`, `magneitc`, `magnetci`, `magneticc`, `magnettic`, `magnnetic`, `magnteic`, `mangetic`, `mganetic`, `mmagnetic`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/magnetic