attracter

• Nom désignant ce qui attire l'attention ou l'intérêt, comme un artiste rassemblant un large public, ou une caractéristique plaisante et attrayante. En physique, décrit un point dans l'espace des phases vers lequel un système tend à évoluer.

A noun referring to something that draws attention or interest, such as an entertainer who draws large audiences, or a characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts. In physics, it describes a point in phase space toward which a system tends to evolve.

1. Entertainer or crowd-pullerB2formal

   A performer or event that draws a large audience.

   Attraction, tête d'affiche

   • The festival's main attracter was a famous rock band.
   • He became a major attracter in the comedy scene.
   • The circus was a powerful attracter for families.

   Synonymesattractiondrawluremagnet

2. Attractor in physicsC1formalscientific

   A set of points in phase space toward which a dynamical system evolves over time, regardless of initial conditions.

   Attracteur en physique

   • The Lorenz attracter is a classic example in chaos theory.
   • The system's behavior is determined by its strange attracter.
   • Mathematicians study the attracter to predict long-term patterns.

3. Pleasant or appealing qualityB2formal

   A feature or characteristic that gives pleasure and draws people's interest.

   Attrait, charme

   • Her kindness was a strong attracter for new friends.
   • The garden's main attracter is its colorful flowers.
   • Simplicity is often an attracter in modern design.

   Synonymesallureappealattractioncharmdrawfascinationmagnetismpull