tractive

Meanings

• adjective

  Having the power to attract or draw; appealing.

  - "The tractive force of a magnet pulls metal objects towards it."
  - "The tractive power of a car's engine helps it move forward."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tractive
actives , reactives , creatives

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Variants

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tractive

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'tractus' meaning 'pulled' or 'drawn'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'tractive power' is commonly used in railway engineering to describe the force required to move a train.

2. The tractive force of a magnet is what causes it to stick to certain surfaces.

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Related Concepts

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1. Attraction: The force that pulls objects or people towards each other.

2. Traction: The ability of a vehicle or machine to move forward by applying force to its wheels or tracks.

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Culture

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In literature, 'tractive' has been used to describe the power or allure of certain characters or situations.

How to Memorize "tractive"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a magnet with a tractive force pulling metal objects towards it.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'attractive' and remember that 'tractive' has a similar meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'tractive' as 'tract' + 'active', meaning 'pulling force'.

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