attraction

[ uh-trak-shuhn ]

/ əˈtræk ʃən /

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noun

the act, power, or property of attracting.

attractive quality; magnetic charm; fascination; allurement; enticement: the subtle attraction of her strange personality.

a person or thing that draws, attracts, allures, or entices: The main attraction was the after-dinner speaker.

a characteristic or quality that provides pleasure; attractive feature: The chief attractions of the evening were the good drinks and witty conversation.

Physics. the electric or magnetic force that acts between oppositely charged bodies, tending to draw them together.

an entertainment offered to the public.

Origin of attraction

1375–1425; late Middle English attraccioun (<Anglo-French ) <Medieval Latin attractiōn- (stem of attractiō). See attract, -ion

SYNONYMS FOR attraction

2 appeal, lure.

6 show, spectacle.

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OTHER WORDS FROM attraction

at·trac·tion·al·ly, adverbre·at·trac·tion, nounsu·per·at·trac·tion, noun

Words nearby attraction

attorney-in-fact, attotesla, attract, attractancy, attractant, attraction, attraction sphere, attractive, attractiveness, attractive nuisance, attractor

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Example sentences from the Web for attraction

Ironically, these attempts to please the algorithm often meant losing the very flexibility that was one of the attractions of gig work.
Algorithms Workers Can’t See Are Increasingly Pulling the Management Strings|Tom Barratt|August 28, 2020|Singularity Hub
The last week of August is not the best time to visit Europe for anything other than empty tourist attractions.
China’s diplomatic visit to The Netherlands won’t be as drama-free as it hoped|Annabelle Timsit|August 25, 2020|Quartz
The Ashland Mural Walk in Wisconsin’s far north is a leading tourist attraction for the town of 8,200 people.
Can the Arts Save Rural America From the Recession?|Charu Kasturi|August 16, 2020|Ozy
The research, conducted with Markey’s ex-wife, psychology professor Charlotte Markey, used surveys and statistical modelling to explore the connection between personality, romantic attraction, and relationship quality.
Your Romantic Ideals Don’t Predict Who Your Future Partner Will Be - Issue 88: Love & Sex|Alice Fleerackers|August 5, 2020|Nautilus

The infant universe was so smooth that the gravitational attraction of ordinary matter alone wouldn’t have been enough to gather particles into galaxies, stars and planets.
An Alternative to Dark Matter Passes Critical Test|Charlie Wood|July 28, 2020|Quanta Magazine
Fees can range from £5,000 to £20,000, the attraction being the relatability she holds with her subscribers.
Meet Zoella—The Newbie Author Whose Book Sales Topped J.K. Rowling|Lucy Scholes|December 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Was part of the attraction to the project shining a light in this bizarre blight on America?
The Resurrection of Kristen Stewart|Marlow Stern|October 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For those who want the most out of the attraction, they can be branded with a bloody X on their foreheads.
New York’s Scariest Night Out: The Ghosts, Rats, and Lunatics of ‘Nightmare New York’|Justin Jones|October 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When Nathan and Anna met in 1894, the attraction was instant and mutual.
‘The Harness Maker’s Dream:’ The Unlikely Ranch King of Texas|Nick Kotz|September 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Although extremely private, the couple has been particularly candid about their attraction and devotion to each other.
Victoria and David Beckham Celebrate Their 15th Wedding Anniversary|Erin Cunningham|July 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In early manhood he presented a contrast to his companions because he felt no attraction to the female sex.
History of the Jews, Vol. V (of 6)|Heinrich Graetz
In some substances, the attraction is such that they may be rolled out in very thin sheets.
Physics|Willis Eugene Tower
It is even somewhat lamentable, not so much for the presence of grime as because of the absence of any other attraction.
A History of the French Novel, Vol. 2|George Saintsbury
The attraction of the agricultural colonies had brought 65,000 Argentine immigrants.
The Argentine Republic|Pierre Denis
The attraction pitted against us was strong, but what of that?
A Pirate of Parts|Richard Neville

British Dictionary definitions for attraction

attraction

/ (əˈtrækʃən) /

noun

the act, power, or quality of attracting

a person or thing that attracts or is intended to attract

a force by which one object attracts another, such as the gravitational or electrostatic force

a change in the form of one linguistic element caused by the proximity of another element

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for attraction

attraction

[ ə-trăk′shən ]

n.

A force acting mutually between particles of matter to draw them together and to resist their separation.

单词	attraction
释义	attraction [ uh-trak-shuhn ] / əˈtræk ʃən / SEE SYNONYMS FOR attraction ON THESAURUS.COM noun the act, power, or property of attracting. attractive quality; magnetic charm; fascination; allurement; enticement: the subtle attraction of her strange personality. a person or thing that draws, attracts, allures, or entices: The main attraction was the after-dinner speaker. a characteristic or quality that provides pleasure; attractive feature: The chief attractions of the evening were the good drinks and witty conversation. Physics. the electric or magnetic force that acts between oppositely charged bodies, tending to draw them together. an entertainment offered to the public. Origin of attraction 1375–1425; late Middle English attraccioun (<Anglo-French ) <Medieval Latin attractiōn- (stem of attractiō). See attract, -ion SYNONYMS FOR attraction 2 appeal, lure. 6 show, spectacle. SEE SYNONYMS FOR attraction ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM attraction at·trac·tion·al·ly, adverbre·at·trac·tion, nounsu·per·at·trac·tion, noun Words nearby attraction attorney-in-fact, attotesla, attract, attractancy, attractant, attraction, attraction sphere, attractive, attractiveness, attractive nuisance, attractor Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for attraction Ironically, these attempts to please the algorithm often meant losing the very flexibility that was one of the attractions of gig work. Algorithms Workers Can’t See Are Increasingly Pulling the Management Strings\|Tom Barratt\|August 28, 2020\|Singularity Hub The last week of August is not the best time to visit Europe for anything other than empty tourist attractions. China’s diplomatic visit to The Netherlands won’t be as drama-free as it hoped\|Annabelle Timsit\|August 25, 2020\|Quartz The Ashland Mural Walk in Wisconsin’s far north is a leading tourist attraction for the town of 8,200 people. Can the Arts Save Rural America From the Recession?\|Charu Kasturi\|August 16, 2020\|Ozy The research, conducted with Markey’s ex-wife, psychology professor Charlotte Markey, used surveys and statistical modelling to explore the connection between personality, romantic attraction, and relationship quality. Your Romantic Ideals Don’t Predict Who Your Future Partner Will Be - Issue 88: Love & Sex\|Alice Fleerackers\|August 5, 2020\|Nautilus The infant universe was so smooth that the gravitational attraction of ordinary matter alone wouldn’t have been enough to gather particles into galaxies, stars and planets. An Alternative to Dark Matter Passes Critical Test\|Charlie Wood\|July 28, 2020\|Quanta Magazine Fees can range from £5,000 to £20,000, the attraction being the relatability she holds with her subscribers. Meet Zoella—The Newbie Author Whose Book Sales Topped J.K. Rowling\|Lucy Scholes\|December 11, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Was part of the attraction to the project shining a light in this bizarre blight on America? The Resurrection of Kristen Stewart\|Marlow Stern\|October 11, 2014\|DAILY BEAST For those who want the most out of the attraction, they can be branded with a bloody X on their foreheads. New York’s Scariest Night Out: The Ghosts, Rats, and Lunatics of ‘Nightmare New York’\|Justin Jones\|October 4, 2014\|DAILY BEAST When Nathan and Anna met in 1894, the attraction was instant and mutual. ‘The Harness Maker’s Dream:’ The Unlikely Ranch King of Texas\|Nick Kotz\|September 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Although extremely private, the couple has been particularly candid about their attraction and devotion to each other. Victoria and David Beckham Celebrate Their 15th Wedding Anniversary\|Erin Cunningham\|July 3, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In early manhood he presented a contrast to his companions because he felt no attraction to the female sex. History of the Jews, Vol. V (of 6)\|Heinrich Graetz In some substances, the attraction is such that they may be rolled out in very thin sheets. Physics\|Willis Eugene Tower It is even somewhat lamentable, not so much for the presence of grime as because of the absence of any other attraction. A History of the French Novel, Vol. 2\|George Saintsbury The attraction of the agricultural colonies had brought 65,000 Argentine immigrants. The Argentine Republic\|Pierre Denis The attraction pitted against us was strong, but what of that? A Pirate of Parts\|Richard Neville British Dictionary definitions for attraction attraction / (əˈtrækʃən) / noun the act, power, or quality of attracting a person or thing that attracts or is intended to attract a force by which one object attracts another, such as the gravitational or electrostatic force a change in the form of one linguistic element caused by the proximity of another element Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to attraction attractiveness, allure, appeal, interest, enthrallment, bait, draw, endearment, tendency, gravitation, temptation, come-on, seduction, enchantment, allurement, inducement, inclination, lure, fascination, magnetism Medical definitions for attraction attraction [ ə-trăk′shən ] n. A force acting mutually between particles of matter to draw them together and to resist their separation. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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attraction

noun

Origin of attraction

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British Dictionary definitions for attraction

noun

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Medical definitions for attraction

n.