traction

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of pulling or holding something with force, especially a vehicle or a heavy load.

  - "The tractor provides the necessary traction to pull the heavy trailer."
  - "The hikers struggled to find traction on the icy trail."

• Noun

  The power or ability to attract and hold the interest or attention of a large number of people.

  - "The new product had great traction in the market."
  - "The political campaign had strong traction among voters."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with traction
action , nation , vacation

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Variants

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traction , tractional , tractions

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Forms

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tractions, tractioned, tractions'

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'tractus' meaning 'pulled or drawn.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'traction engine' was used to describe early steam-powered vehicles.

2. The concept of traction was first applied to railways in the late 18th century.

3. The word 'traction' is also used in physics to describe the force that causes an object to move along a surface.

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Related Concepts

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1. Grip: Related to traction as both terms refer to the ability to hold or pull something.

2. Friction: Related to traction as friction is necessary for traction to occur.

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Culture

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In literature, 'traction' is used metaphorically to describe the power or ability to attract and hold the interest or attention of an audience. In art, it can refer to the use of perspective or depth to give the illusion of three-dimensionality.

How to Memorize "traction"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tractor pulling a heavy load or imagine the power of a popular product attracting a large audience.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'traction' with the idea of pulling or attracting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Traction: Tugging And Trailing Creatures' to remember the meaning of the word.

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