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Magnetical

{

Mag-net′ic

,

Mag-net′ic-al

, }
Adj.
[L.
magneticus
: cf. F.
magnétique
.]
1.
Pertaining to the magnet; possessing the properties of the magnet, or corresponding properties;
as, a
magnetic
bar of iron; a
magnetic
needle.
2.
Of or pertaining to, or characterized by, the earth’s magnetism;
as, the
magnetic
north; the
magnetic
meridian.
3.
Capable of becoming a magnet; susceptible to magnetism;
as, the
magnetic
metals
.
4.
Endowed with extraordinary personal power to excite the feelings and to win the affections; attractive; inducing attachment.
She that had all
magnetic
force alone.
Donne.

Definition 2024


magnetical

magnetical

English

Adjective

magnetical (comparative more magnetical, superlative most magnetical)

  1. (obsolete) Pertaining to the magnet; possessing the properties of the magnet, or corresponding properties; magnetic.
    a magnetical bar of iron
    a magnetical needle
  2. Of or pertaining to, or characterized by, the Earth's magnetism.
    the magnetical meridian
  3. Capable of becoming a magnet; susceptible to magnetism.
    magnetical metals
  4. Having, susceptible to, or induced by, animal magnetism.
    magnetical sleep