Attraction
Definition
Attraction is a noun that refers to the action or power of evoking interest, pleasure, or liking for someone or something. It can also refer to a place or event that draws people, as well as a force that draws objects toward each other, as in physics.
Parts of Speech
- Noun
Pronunciation
American English
- IPA Pronunciation: /əˈtrækʃən/
- Respelling: uh-TRAK-shuhn
British English
- IPA Pronunciation: /əˈtrækʃən/
- Respelling: uh-TRAK-shuhn
Etymology
The word "attraction" originates from the Latin "attractio," meaning "a drawing towards," derived from "attrahere," where "ad-" means "to" and "trahere" means "to pull" or "draw." It entered Middle English in the 14th century with a similar meaning.
Derivatives
- Attractive (adjective)
- Attract (verb)
- Attractiveness (noun)
- Attracting (verb, present participle)
- Attractor (noun)
Synonyms
- Allure
- Appeal
- Charm
Antonyms
- Repulsion
- Disinterest
- Aversion
Usage
The term "attraction" is widely used in both everyday language and scientific contexts. For example, "The amusement park is a popular attraction," or "The force of attraction between the magnets is strong."
Related Terms
- Magnetism: The force of attraction or repulsion between objects, particularly in physics.
- Allure: The quality of being attractive or enticing.
- Charm: The power of pleasing or attracting through beauty or personality.
Detailed Definitions
Noun
- The quality of drawing interest or affection: Refers to the ability to evoke interest, admiration, or liking.
- Example: "Her kindness is a great attraction."
- A place or event that draws people: Used to describe destinations or events that appeal to visitors.
- Example: "The museum is a famous tourist attraction."
- A force that draws objects toward each other (physics): Refers to a force, like gravity or magnetism, that causes objects to move toward each other.
- Example: "The gravitational attraction between planets affects their orbits."
attraction
People see him as an attraction like a magnet.
Their romantic attraction was undeniable, as they spent hours under the stars, lost in each other's company.
Just like the age-old tale, the moths couldn't resist the attraction of the bright lantern.
🇨🇳 Mandarin
- 吸引 (Physical or General Attraction)
IPA Pronunciation: /ɕí.jǐn/
Respelling: xi yin
- 魅力 (Charm or Appeal)
IPA Pronunciation: /mèi.lì/
Respelling: mei li
🇮🇳 Hindi
- आकर्षण (Physical or General Attraction)
IPA Pronunciation: /aːkərʂəɳ/
Respelling: aakarshan
- प्रलोभन (Lure or Temptation)
IPA Pronunciation: /prəloːbʱən/
Respelling: pralobhan
🇪🇸 Spanish
- atracción (Physical or General Attraction)
IPA Pronunciation: /atɾakˈsjon/
Respelling: a-trak-syon
- encanto (Charm or Appeal)
IPA Pronunciation: /enˈʧanto/
Respelling: en-chan-to
🇫🇷 French
- attraction (Physical or General Attraction)
IPA Pronunciation: /atʁaksjɔ̃/
Respelling: a-trak-syon
- charme (Charm or Appeal)
IPA Pronunciation: /ʃaʁm/
Respelling: sharm
🇦🇪 Modern Standard Arabic
- جذب (Physical or General Attraction)
IPA Pronunciation: /ʒadʕab/
Respelling: jad'ab
- سحر (Charm or Appeal)
IPA Pronunciation: /siħr/
Respelling: sihr
🇧🇩 Bengali
- আকর্ষণ (Physical or General Attraction)
IPA Pronunciation: /akorʃon/
Respelling: akorshon
- মোহনী (Charm or Appeal)
IPA Pronunciation: /mohoni/
Respelling: mohoni
🇷🇺 Russian
- привлечение (Physical or General Attraction)
IPA Pronunciation: /prʲɪvlʲɪˈt͡ɕenʲɪje/
Respelling: privlecheniye
- обаяние (Charm or Appeal)
IPA Pronunciation: /ɐbɐˈjanʲɪje/
Respelling: obayaniye
🇵🇹 Portuguese
- atração (Physical or General Attraction)
IPA Pronunciation: /ɐtɾɐˈsɐ̃w̃/
Respelling: a-tra-sawn
- encanto (Charm or Appeal)
IPA Pronunciation: /ẽˈʃɐ̃tu/
Respelling: en-shan-to
🇮🇩 Indonesian
- tarikan (Physical or General Attraction)
IPA Pronunciation: /ta.ri.kan/
Respelling: tari-kan
- pesona (Charm or Appeal)
IPA Pronunciation: /pe.so.na/
Respelling: pe-so-na
🇩🇪 German
- Anziehung (Physical or General Attraction)
IPA Pronunciation: /anˈtsʏʁʊŋ/
Respelling: an-zuh-rung
- Reiz (Charm or Appeal)
IPA Pronunciation: /ʁaɪ̯ts/
Respelling: raitz
🇯🇵 Japanese
- 引力 (Physical or General Attraction)
IPA Pronunciation: /iɴ.ɾjoku/
Respelling: inryoku
- 魅力 (Charm or Appeal)
IPA Pronunciation: /mi.ɾjo.ku/
Respelling: miryoku
🇻🇳 Vietnamese
Physical Attraction:
- Translation: sức hút vật lý
- IPA: [suk̚˦˥ huːt̚˨˩ʔ vət̚˦˥ li˧˧]
- Respelling: sook hoot vat ly
Tourist Attraction:
- Translation: điểm thu hút du khách
- IPA: [ɗiəm˨˩ thu˧˥ huːt̚˨˩ʔ zu˧˥ xaːk̚˦˥]
- Respelling: dyem thu hoot doo khahk
🇰🇷 Korean
Physical Attraction:
- Translation: 물리적인 매력 (물리적인 매력)
- IPA: [mul.ɾi.d͡ʑi.ɡin mæ.ɾjʌk]
- Respelling: mool-ri-jik-in mae-ryuk
Tourist Attraction:
- Translation: 관광지 (관광지)
- IPA: [gwan.gwaŋ.d͡ʑi]
- Respelling: gwan-gwang-jee
🇹🇷 Turkish
Physical Attraction:
- Translation: fiziksel çekicilik
- IPA: [fiziksel t͡ʃekid͡ʒilik]
- Respelling: fee-zik-sel chek-ij-lik
Tourist Attraction:
- Translation: turistik atraksiyon
- IPA: [turistik atɾakʃijon]
- Respelling: too-ris-tik a-tra-kshi-yon
🇵🇰 Urdu
Physical Attraction:
- Translation: جسمانی کشش (jismānī kashish)
- IPA: [d͡ʒɪs.maː.niː kə.ʃɪʃ]
- Respelling: jis-maa-nee kuh-shish
Tourist Attraction:
- Translation: سیاحتی مقام (siyahati maqam)
- IPA: [sɪ.jaː.ħə.tiː ma.qaːm]
- Respelling: si-yaa-ha-tee ma-qaam
