different between magnetic vs sociable
magnetic
English
Alternative forms
- magnetical (dated)
- magnetick (obsolete)
Etymology
magnet +? -ic
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /mæ??n?t?k/
- Rhymes: -?t?k
Adjective
magnetic (comparative more magnetic, superlative most magnetic)
- Of, relating to, operating by, or caused by magnetism.
- a magnetic recorder
- Having the properties of a magnet, especially the ability to draw or pull.
- Determined by earth's magnetic fields.
- magnetic north
- the magnetic meridian
- Having an extraordinary ability to attract.
- He has a magnetic personality.
- 1611, John Donne, An Anatomy of the World—The First Anniversery
- she that had all magnetic force alone
- (archaic) Having, susceptible to, or induced by, animal magnetism.
- a magnetic sleep
Synonyms
- (of, relating to, caused by, or operating by magnetism): magnetised, magnetized
- (having the properties a magnet): attractive, repulsive
- (having an extraordinary ability to attract): appealing, attractive, charismatic, inviting, seductive
Antonyms
- (of, relating to, caused by, or operating by magnetism): antimagnetic
- (determined by earth's magnetic fields): geographic
- (having an extraordinary ability to attract): repulsive
- non-magnetic, nonmagnetic
Derived terms
Related terms
- magnet
Translations
Occitan
Adjective
magnetic m (feminine singular magnetica, masculine plural magnetics, feminine plural magneticas)
- magnetic
Further reading
- Joan de Cantalausa (2006) Diccionari general occitan a partir dels parlars lengadocians, 2 edition, ?ISBN, page 617.
Romanian
Etymology
From French magnétique.
Adjective
magnetic m or n (feminine singular magnetic?, masculine plural magnetici, feminine and neuter plural magnetice)
- magnetic
Declension
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sociable
English
Etymology
From Middle French sociable, from Latin sociabilis.
Pronunciation
- (General American) IPA(key): /?so???b?l/
Adjective
sociable (comparative more sociable, superlative most sociable)
- (of a person) Tending to socialize or be social
- Synonyms: friendly, inviting, congenial
- c. 1611, William Shakespeare, Cymbeline
- Society is no comfort to one not sociable.
- Offering opportunities for conversation; characterized by much conversation.
- (archaic) Capable of being, or fit to be, united in one body or company; associable.
- 1594, Richard Hooker, Of the Lawes of Ecclesiastical Politie
- They are sociable parts united into one body.
- 1594, Richard Hooker, Of the Lawes of Ecclesiastical Politie
- (obsolete) No longer hostile; friendly.
- Is the King sociable And bids thee live ?
Antonyms
- (tending to socialize): unsociable
Derived terms
- sociability
- sociableness
Translations
Noun
sociable (plural sociables)
- A sociable person.
- (historical) A four-wheeled open carriage with seats facing each other.
- A bicycle or tricycle for two persons side by side.
- A couch with a curved S-shaped back.
- (US) An informal party or church meeting for purposes of socializing.
- 1903, George Horace Lorimer, Letters from a Self-Made Merchant to his Son (page 46)
- At the church sociables he used to hop around among them, chipping and chirping like a dicky-bird picking up seed; and he was a great hand to play the piano, and sing saddish, sweetish songs to them.
- 1903, George Horace Lorimer, Letters from a Self-Made Merchant to his Son (page 46)
Asturian
Adjective
sociable (epicene, plural sociables)
- sociable
Catalan
Adjective
sociable (masculine and feminine plural sociables)
- sociable
French
Pronunciation
Adjective
sociable (plural sociables)
- sociable
Galician
Alternative forms
- sociábel
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /s?.??ja.ble/, [s??.??ja.?le?]
Adjective
sociable m or f (plural sociables)
- sociable
Antonyms
- insociable
Spanish
Adjective
sociable (plural sociables)
- sociable
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