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🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

attraction

Pronunciation / Transliteration: at-traction

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Attraction/əˈtræk.ʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #2100 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"L'attraction du parc est incroyable."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The action or power of drawing something towards oneself.

    "The attraction of the magnet was strong enough to lift the metal object."
  2. 2

    A person, place, or thing that draws attention or interest.

    "The new amusement park is a major attraction for families this summer."
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Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'attractio', stemming from 'attrahere' (to draw towards, from ad- 'to' + trahere 'draw'). It entered Middle English via Old French in the late 14th century, initially referring to physical drawing or pulling forces before expanding to include psychological and interpersonal charm.

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