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feminine

/atɾakˈθjon/

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Translation

attraction

Word origin

From Latin attractio, from attrahere ('to draw towards'), formed from ad ('to') plus trahere ('to pull').

Origin
Latin
Root
attractio
English cognates
attraction, tractor, attract

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralatracciones

Examples

.

He felt a strong attraction towards her from the start.

catedral turística .

The cathedral is the main tourist attraction in the town.

rusa .

The roller coaster ride was the longest in the park.

imanes.

There is a natural attraction between the two magnets.

.

The music was the biggest draw of the party.

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This word is part of lesson 71.