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magnetic

Adjective

In a technical sense, this word describes a physical force of attraction that is invisible yet powerful. It implies a specific property of matter that creates a field of influence, resulting in a pull that is inevitable for certain materials.

💬Conversación Casual

🎬Tuesday afternoon, David is at his desk trying to fix a whiteboard accessory.

David Smith

Hey Brian, these new markers aren't magnetic. Total fail.

Brian

They're just plastic, Dave. Get a grip.

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David is complaining about a mundane office supply using 'magnetic' in its literal sense (attracted to magnets). Brian responds with the idiom 'get a grip', meaning to control one's emotions or behave more reasonably, highlighting his annoyance with David's trivial complaints.

Meanings

Adjective

[materials]

Capable of attracting other ferromagnetic materials, such as iron, by means of a magnetic field.

"The compass needle is magnetic and always points north."

Adjective

[people]

Possessing an extraordinary power or ability to attract, charm, or influence others.

"The charismatic leader had a magnetic personality that drew crowds wherever he went."

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