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attraction

/əˈtɹækʃən/
Meanings
  • noun

    The force that draws people, objects, or animals towards each other.

    - "The attraction between two people is undeniable."
    - "The amusement park offered many attractions for visitors."
    - "The magnetic attraction between two magnets is strong."
  • noun

    The quality of being interesting or appealing.

    - "The movie had great attraction for audiences."
    - "The new restaurant had a strong attraction for food critics."
    - "The store had an attraction for shoppers."
Pronunciation
  1. /əˈtɹækʃən/



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Antonyms

repulsion
Synonyms

charm , pull
Rhymes
Words rhyming with attraction
adornment , attrition , carnation , derision , ertation , fashion , infatuation , iration , mansion , nation , oblation , protrusion , relation , saturation , station , vacation , veneration
Variants
List of all variants of attraction that leads to same result
attraction , attractions , capillary attraction , capillary attractions , star attraction
Etymology
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From Old French 'attirer', meaning 'to draw toward'.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'attraction' comes from the Old French word 'attirer', which means 'to draw toward'.

  2. The first roller coaster was called the 'Switchback Railway' and opened in 1884. It was an instant attraction for thrill-seekers.

  3. The most popular attraction at Disneyland is the Haunted Mansion.

  4. The strongest magnetic attraction on Earth is between the North and South poles of the Earth.

  5. The term 'attraction' is used in physics to describe the force that brings two objects together, such as the gravitational attraction between the Earth and the Moon.

Related Concepts
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  1. Love: Attraction is a fundamental aspect of love, which can be defined as a strong feeling of affection or attachment towards someone or something.

  2. Fascination: Attraction and fascination are related concepts, as both refer to a strong draw or appeal towards something or someone.

  3. Magnetism: Attraction can also refer to the physical force that draws two magnets or other objects together, which is known as magnetism.

Culture
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In literature, 'attraction' is often used to describe the emotional pull between two characters. In art, it can refer to the visual appeal of a painting or sculpture. In music, it can describe the allure of a particular genre or artist. In general, 'attraction' is a universal concept that applies to various aspects of life.

How to Memorize "attraction"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a magnet pulling metal objects towards it.
    - Visualize two people being drawn towards each other.
    - Visualize a beautiful painting that captures your attention.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'attraction' with the word 'draw'.
    - Associate the word 'attraction' with the feeling of being pulled towards something.
    - Associate the word 'attraction' with the concept of love or infatuation.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym A-T-T-R-A-C-T-I-O-N to remember the meaning of the word.
    - Use the phrase 'pulled towards' to remember the meaning of the word.
    - Use the phrase 'emotional draw' to remember the meaning of the word.

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