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magnetically

 

[ ˈmæɡ.nɪ.kli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

physical properties

Magnetically refers to something that is related to or exhibiting magnetism. It describes the manner in which objects are influenced by magnetic fields or the magnetic properties they possess. This term is often used in the context of physics and engineering. It can relate to the forces, behaviors, or interactions that involve magnets or magnetic fields.

Synonyms

attractively, magnetically charged, magnetically influenced

Examples of usage

  • The compass works magnetically, aligning with the Earth’s magnetic field.
  • Magnetically charged particles are attracted to each other.
  • They arranged the materials magnetically for the experiment.

Translations

Translations of the word "magnetically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 magneticamente

🇮🇳 चुंबकीय रूप से

🇩🇪 magnetisch

🇮🇩 secara magnetis

🇺🇦 магнітно

🇵🇱 magnetycznie

🇯🇵 磁気的に

🇫🇷 magnétiquement

🇪🇸 magnéticamente

🇹🇷 mıknatıslı bir şekilde

🇰🇷 자기적으로

🇸🇦 مغناطيسياً

🇨🇿 magneticky

🇸🇰 magneticky

🇨🇳 磁性地

🇸🇮 magnetno

🇮🇸 segulrænt

🇰🇿 магниттік түрде

🇬🇪 მაგნიტურად

🇦🇿 maqnit mühitində

🇲🇽 magnéticamente

Etymology

The term 'magnetically' derives from the word 'magnetic', which itself comes from the Greek word 'magnētis lithos', meaning 'Magnesian stone'. This stone was found in the region of Magnesia and displayed magnetic properties. The understanding of magnetism has developed over centuries, from ancient beliefs that certain stones could attract iron to modern physics, which describes it as a fundamental force of nature. The adverb form 'magnetically' reflects the evolution of the language around the study of magnetism. As scientific understanding progressed in the 19th and 20th centuries, the term became more widely used in technical contexts, relating to various applications in physics, engineering, and other sciences.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,690, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.