- Pertaining to the magnet; possessing the properties of
the magnet, or corresponding properties; as, a magnetic bar of iron; a
magnetic needle. - Of or pertaining to, or characterized by, the earth's
magnetism; as, the magnetic north; the magnetic meridian. - Capable of becoming a magnet; susceptible to magnetism;
as, the magnetic metals. - Endowed with extraordinary personal power to excite the
feelings and to win the affections; attractive; inducing attachment. - Having, susceptible to, or induced by, animal
magnetism, so called; as, a magnetic sleep. See Magnetism.
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