electromagnetic

adjective

elec·​tro·​mag·​net·​ic i-ˌlek-trō-mag-ˈne-tik 

: of, relating to, or produced by electromagnetism

electromagnetically

i-ˌlek-trō-mag-ˈne-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of electromagnetic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mobile electromagnetic catapult In its analysis, The War Zone said the modular nature of the system suggests the length of the catapult could be adjusted based on the size and weight of the aircraft being launched, as well as deck-space limitations. —Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026

What if consciousness is a fundamental property of the universe, like gravity or electromagnetic energy? —Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025

The band is an electromagnetic device meant to ward off the ambush predator that ended her life. —Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025

If railguns set the tone for what electromagnetic acceleration is capable of, then China's NUDT demo looks to be the next step in evolution, refining the technology for everyday transportation, and turning a ~14-hour drive from Shanghai to Beijing into a theoretical ~2-hour train ride. —New Atlas, 27 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing electromagnetic

• electromagnetic pulse
• electromagnetic radiation
• electromagnetic spectrum
• electromagnetic unit
• electromagnetic wave

Rhymes for electromagnetic

• antidiabetic
• antidiuretic
• electrokinetic
• electrophoretic
• monoenergetic
• paleomagnetic
• parasympathetic
• parthenogenetic
• pharmacokinetic
• sympathomimetic
• unapologetic
• acetic

Kids Definition

electromagnetic

adjective

elec·​tro·​mag·​net·​ic i-ˌlek-trō-mag-ˈnet-ik 

: of, relating to, or produced by electromagnetism

Medical Definition

electromagnetic

adjective

elec·​tro·​mag·​net·​ic -mag-ˈnet-ik 

: of, relating to, or produced by electromagnetism

electromagnetically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb