attraction
/əˈtɹækʃn̩/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: attractions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The tendency to attract.
Noun
Examples
The Moon is held in its orbit by the attraction of the Earth's gravity.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The tendency to attract. — The state of being attractive.
Noun
Examples
I can't resist his attraction.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “attraction” mean?
The tendency to attract.
Is “attraction” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.