magnetism

mag-ne-tism · noun

imported

Definitions

1.
A physical phenomenon produced by the motion of electric charge, resulting in attractive and repulsive forces between objects.
2.
The ability to attract and charm people; personal appeal.

Antonyms: repulsion

From Latin magnetis (genitive of magnes meaning "magnet") + -ism, from Greek Magnesia, where magnetic iron ore was found.