electromagnetism
Electromagnetism (noun) means the fundamental force that combines electricity and magnetism into a single phenomenon. Example: “Electromagnetism explains why a moving electric current creates a magnetic field.”
How to use electromagnetism
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe science and force that link electricity and magnetism — one causes the other.
Word forms
electromagnetisms plural
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Etymology
From electro- ("electricity") plus magnetism, reflecting the 19th-century discovery that the two forces are really one.
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What does “electromagnetism” mean?
The word “electromagnetism” means the fundamental force that combines electricity and magnetism into a single phenomenon. In plain terms, the science and force that link electricity and magnetism — one causes the other.
How do you pronounce “electromagnetism”?
“Electromagnetism” is pronounced ih-lehk-troh-MAG-nuh-tihzm (/ɪˌlɛk.tɹoʊˈmæɡ.nəˌtɪzm̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “electromagnetism” in a sentence?
Here is “electromagnetism” used in a sentence: “Electromagnetism explains why a moving electric current creates a magnetic field.”
What part of speech is “electromagnetism”?
“Electromagnetism” is a noun.
Where does the word “electromagnetism” come from?
The word “electromagnetism” dates back to around 1800. From electro- ("electricity") plus magnetism, reflecting the 19th-century discovery that the two forces are really one.
How many meanings does “electromagnetism” have?
“Electromagnetism” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the fundamental force that combines electricity and magnetism into a single phenomenon.