attraction

  • 21attraction — [[t]ətræ̱kʃ(ə)n[/t]] attractions 1) N UNCOUNT Attraction is a feeling of liking someone, and often of being sexually interested in them. Our level of attraction to the opposite sex has more to do with our inner confidence than how we look... It… …

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  • 22attraction */*/ — UK [əˈtrækʃ(ə)n] / US noun Word forms attraction : singular attraction plural attractions 1) [countable] somewhere or something you can visit that is interesting or enjoyable The town s most popular attraction is the Marine Science Museum. The… …

    English dictionary

  • 23attraction — at|trac|tion W3 [əˈtrækʃən] n 1.) [U and C] a feeling of liking someone, especially in a sexual way ▪ The attraction between them was almost immediate. 2.) something interesting or enjoyable to see or do ▪ The beautiful beaches are the island s… …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 24attraction — noun 1 (C, U) a feeling of liking someone, especially in a sexual way: The attraction between them was almost immediate. 2 (C) something interesting or enjoyable to see or do: tourist attraction (=a place that many tourists visit) | the main… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 25ATTRACTION — s. f. T. de Physiq. Action d attirer, force qui attire. L attraction du fer par l aimant.   L attraction newtonienne, La tendance attribuée par Newton à la matière, et en vertu de laquelle les corps sont supposés exercer une action mutuelle les… …

    Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 7eme edition (1835)

  • 26attraction — at|trac|tion [ ə trækʃən ] noun ** 1. ) count somewhere or something you can visit that is interesting or enjoyable: Navy Pier is Chicago s most popular attraction. The plane is the main attraction at this weekend s air show. 2. ) singular or… …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 27attraction — noun Date: 14th century 1. a. the act, process, or power of attracting b. personal charm 2. the action or power of drawing forth a response ; an attractive quality 3. a force acting mutually …

    New Collegiate Dictionary

  • 28attraction — attractionally, adv. /euh trak sheuhn/, n. 1. the act, power, or property of attracting. 2. attractive quality; magnetic charm; fascination; allurement; enticement: the subtle attraction of her strange personality. 3. a person or thing that draws …

    Universalium

  • 29attraction — n. 1 a the act or power of attracting (the attraction of foreign travel). b a person or thing that attracts by arousing interest (the fair is a big attraction). 2 Physics the force by which bodies attract or approach each other (opp. REPULSION).… …

    Useful english dictionary

  • 30attraction — Magnetic Mag*net ic, Magnetical Mag*net ic*al, a. [L. magneticus: cf. F. magn[ e]tique.] 1. Pertaining to the magnet; possessing the properties of the magnet, or corresponding properties; as, a magnetic bar of iron; a magnetic needle. [1913… …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English