Attraction
Encyclopedia
In general, an attraction draws one object towards another one. The term may have the following specific meanings.
- In physics, attraction may refer to gravity or to the electromagneticElectromagnetismElectromagnetism is one of the four fundamental interactions in nature. The other three are the strong interaction, the weak interaction and gravitation...
force - AttractivenessAttractivenessAttractiveness or attraction refers to a quality that causes an interest or desire in something or someone. The term attraction may also refer to the object of the attraction itself, as in tourist attraction.-Visual attractiveness:...
- Interpersonal attractionInterpersonal attractionInterpersonal attraction is the attraction between people which leads to friendships and romantic relationships. Interpersonal attraction, the process, is distinct from perceptions of physical attractiveness which involves views of what is and is not considered beautiful or attractive.The study of...
- the attraction between people which leads to friendships and romantic relationships. - Attraction (grammar)Attraction (grammar)Attraction is the process by which a relative pronoun takes on—that is, is "attracted to" -- the case of its antecedent, rather than having the case appropriate to its function in the relative clause...
, the process by which a relative pronoun takes on — that is, is "attracted to" — the case of its antecedent - Law of Attraction (New Age)Law of Attraction (New Age)The law of attraction is a metaphysical belief that "like attracts like", that positive and negative thinking bring about positive and negative physical results, respectively....
posits that a mental disposition will attract corresponding circumstances and events - Tourist attractionTourist attractionA tourist attraction is a place of interest where tourists visit, typically for its inherent or exhibited cultural value, historical significance, natural or built beauty, or amusement opportunities....