Definitions of magnetic:

  • adjective:   having the properties of a magnet; i.e. of attracting iron or steel
    Example: "The hard disk is covered with a thin coat of magnetic material"
  • adjective:   determined by earth's magnetic fields
    Example: "Magnetic north"
  • adjective:   capable of being magnetized
  • adjective:   of or relating to or caused by magnetism
    Example: "Magnetic forces"
  • adjective:   possessing an extraordinary ability to attract
    Example: "A magnetic personality"
  • adjective:   having the properties of a magnet; the ability to draw or pull
    Example: "The knife hung on a magnetic board"