attractor | ||
1. | [ noun ] (physics) a point in the ideal multidimensional phase space that is used to describe a system toward which the system tends to evolve regardless of the starting conditions of the system | |
Synonyms: | attracter | |
Related terms: | point chaotic_attractor physics | |
2. | [ noun ] an entertainer who attracts large audiences | |
Synonyms: | draw attraction attracter drawing_card | |
Examples: | "he was the biggest drawing card they had" |
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Related terms: | entertainer attract | |
3. | [ noun ] a characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts | |
Synonyms: | attraction magnet attracter attractive_feature | |
Examples: | "flowers are an attractor for bees" |
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Related terms: | feature attention attract | |
Similar spelling: |
attract attracter attractive attraction attractable Atrichornis atrocity attractively atrocious ataractic atrociously at_rest |