লক্ষ্য করুন: এই এন্ট্রির অনুবাদ বর্তমানে মান পর্যালোচনার অধীনে রয়েছে, তাই কিছু বিষয়বস্তু সাময়িকভাবে শুধুমাত্র ইংরেজিতে প্রদর্শিত হচ্ছে।
এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।
lodestone
The term evokes a sense of irresistible, invisible pull. In its literal sense, it refers to a specific geological curiosity, the magnetite, which provided the foundation for early navigation. This creates a connotation of guidance, direction, and an innate, natural force that cannot be ignored.
When used figuratively, the word describes a focal point of intense attraction. It suggests a magnetic quality that draws people or ideas toward a central hub, often implying that the attraction is systemic or inevitable rather than a conscious choice. It is more formal and evocative than words like attractor or magnet.
Meanings
Examples
Early sailors used a lodestone to determine their direction at sea.
The lodestone naturally attracts small iron filings.
He held the lodestone over the map to find the north pole.
The ancient artifact was actually a polished lodestone.
Her charisma acted as a lodestone for ambitious young artists.
The city became a lodestone for refugees seeking a better life.
I wonder if this old stone is a lodestone or just regular magnetite.
The new tech hub is a lodestone for engineers from all over the world.