attraction
UK: əˈtrækʃən | US: əˈtrækʃən
n. the act or power of drawing something closer or pulling interest
n. a quality or feature that evokes interest, liking, or desire
n. a place or event designed to entertain or draw visitors
The word "attraction" originates from Latin attractio (a drawing together), derived from attrahere ("to pull toward"), combining ad- (toward) and trahere (to pull). The root tract appears in many English words (e.g., "tractor," "extract"), consistently conveying the idea of pulling. The suffix -ion nominalizes the action, turning the verb into a noun. Over time, "attraction" expanded from physical pulling (e.g., magnetic force) to abstract appeal (e.g., emotional or aesthetic draw).
The attraction between the two magnets was immediate.
Paris is a major tourist attraction for its art and history.
Her confidence added to her attraction as a leader.
The amusement park’s newest attraction drew large crowds.
Gravitational attraction keeps planets in orbit.