attraction

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

Middle English, from Old French attraction, from Latin attractio from past participle of attrahō (= ad + trahō)

[edit] Pronunciation

  • IPA: /əˈtɹæk.ʃən/, SAMPA: /@"tr\{k.S@n/
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[edit] Noun

attraction (usually uncountable; plural attractions)

  1. The tendency to attract
    The Moon is held in its orbit by the attraction of the Earth's gravity
  2. The feeling of being attracted
    I felt a strange attraction towards the place
  3. An event or location that has a tendency to attract visitors
    The new mall should be a major attraction

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