How Do You Spell MAGNETISE?

Pronunciation: [mˈaɡnɪtˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the word "magnetise" is with a "t" instead of a "c". It is pronounced maɡnətaɪz, with the stress on the second syllable. The IPA transcript shows the use of a soft "g" sound followed by a schwa sound before the "n" and ending with the voiceless "z" sound. This spelling follows the British English convention and is widely used in countries such as the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. The spelling "magnetize" is commonly used in American English.

MAGNETISE Meaning and Definition

  1. Magnetise is a verb that refers to the process of creating or imparting magnetic properties to an object or material. When an object is magnetised, it acquires the ability to attract certain metallic substances or to influence their motion. This process is commonly achieved by exposing the object or material to a magnetic field.

    The term magnetise can also be used metaphorically to describe the action of captivating or attracting someone's attention, interest, or affection. In this sense, it implies a strong influence or power over others, similar to the magnetic force exerted by a magnet.

    In the context of physics and electromagnetism, magnetisation can occur naturally, such as in naturally occurring magnets like lodestone, or artificially, through various methods. These methods include exposing the object to an electric current or placing it in close proximity to a permanent magnet. The process aligns the microscopic magnetic domains within the material in a specific direction, resulting in a net magnetic field.

    The magnetisation of an object has practical applications in a wide range of fields including engineering, medicine, electronics, and transportation. It is the fundamental process behind magnetic devices like transformers, electric motors, speakers, and magnetic data storage devices. Additionally, magnetisation is an essential property in the field of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), where powerful magnets are used to create detailed images of the human body for diagnostic purposes.

    In summary, magnetise is the process of giving an object or material magnetic properties, either naturally or artificially, enabling it to attract or influence metallic substances.

  2. To render magnetic; to affect with magnetism.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for MAGNETISE

  • nagnetise
  • kagnetise
  • jagnetise
  • mzgnetise
  • msgnetise
  • mwgnetise
  • mqgnetise
  • mafnetise
  • mavnetise
  • mabnetise
  • mahnetise
  • maynetise
  • matnetise
  • magbetise
  • magmetise
  • magjetise
  • maghetise
  • magnwtise
  • magnstise

Etymology of MAGNETISE

The word "magnetise" is derived from the noun "magnet", which dates back to the 15th century. The term "magnet" originated from the Latin word "magnēs", which comes from the Greek word "magnēs lithos", meaning "stone from Magnesia". Magnesia was an ancient region in Thessaly, Greece, known for its deposits of magnetic iron ore or lodestone. Over time, the verb "magnetize" was formed from "magnet" to describe the process of imparting magnetic properties to an object or material.

Similar spelling words for MAGNETISE

Conjugate verb Magnetise

CONDITIONAL

I would magnetise
you would magnetise
he/she/it would magnetise
we would magnetise
they would magnetise

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be magnetising
you would be magnetising
he/she/it would be magnetising
we would be magnetising
they would be magnetising

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have magnetise
you would have magnetise
he/she/it would have magnetise
we would have magnetise
they would have magnetise

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been magnetising
you would have been magnetising
he/she/it would have been magnetising
we would have been magnetising
they would have been magnetising

FUTURE

I will magnetise
you will magnetise
he/she/it will magnetise
we will magnetise
they will magnetise

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be magnetising
you will be magnetising
he/she/it will be magnetising
we will be magnetising
they will be magnetising

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have magnetised
you will have magnetised
he/she/it will have magnetised
we will have magnetised
they will have magnetised

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been magnetising
you will have been magnetising
he/she/it will have been magnetising
we will have been magnetising
they will have been magnetising

IMPERATIVE

you magnetise
we let´s magnetise

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to magnetise

PAST

I magnetised
you magnetised
he/she/it magnetised
we magnetised
they magnetised

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was magnetising
you were magnetising
he/she/it was magnetising
we were magnetising
they were magnetising

PAST PARTICIPLE

magnetised

PAST PERFECT

I had magnetised
you had magnetised
he/she/it had magnetised
we had magnetised
they had magnetised

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been magnetising
you had been magnetising
he/she/it had been magnetising
we had been magnetising
they had been magnetising

PRESENT

I magnetise
you magnetise
he/she/it magnetises
we magnetise
they magnetise

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am magnetising
you are magnetising
he/she/it is magnetising
we are magnetising
they are magnetising

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

magnetising

PRESENT PERFECT

I have magnetised
you have magnetised
he/she/it has magnetised
we have magnetised
they have magnetised

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been magnetising
you have been magnetising
he/she/it has been magnetising
we have been magnetising
they have been magnetising
I would have magnetised
we would have magnetised
you would have magnetised
he/she/it would have magnetised
they would have magnetised

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