magnet-

See also: magnet and Magnet

English

Etymology

Partially from μᾰ́γνητ- (mágnēt-), the stem of the Ancient Greek μᾰ́γνης (mágnēs, magnet), and partially a combining form of the English magnet.

Pronunciation

Prefix

magnet-

  1. magnet, magnetic, magnetism

Usage notes

  • When combined with a word or another affix which begins with a consonant, this prefix concatenates with -o- (as magneto-).

Derived terms

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