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   magnetic

   /maɡˈnɛtɪk/

   adjective

   • 1. exhibiting or relating to magnetism: "the clock has a magnetic back to stick to the fridge"
   • ▪ capable of being attracted by or acquiring the properties of a magnet: "steel is magnetic"
   • 2. (of a bearing in navigation) measured relative to magnetic north.
   • 3. very attractive or alluring: "his magnetic personality"

   Word Origin early 17th century: from late Latin magneticus, from Latin magneta (see magnet).

   Derivatives

   • 1. magnetically adverb

   Scrabble Points: 13

   • M

     3

   • A

     1

   • G

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   • N

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   • C

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