noun
electromagnetism
ih-lehk-troh-MAG-nuh-tihzm
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.”
noun
1
The fundamental force that combines electricity and magnetism into a single phenomenon.
"Electromagnetism explains why a moving electric current creates a magnetic field."
"Motors and generators both rely on electromagnetism to work."
2
The branch of physics that studies electricity and magnetism together.
"She took a course in electromagnetism during her second year of engineering school."
How to use electromagnetism
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe science and force that link electricity and magnetism — one causes the other.
Common pairings
laws of electromagnetism
classical electromagnetism
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Etymology
From electro- ("electricity") plus magnetism, reflecting the 19th-century discovery that the two forces are really one.
Class of 1800
electromagnetism joined the language around 1800.
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Synonyms
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electromagnetics
Rhymes for electromagnetism
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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.
