Definition

1. Noun:
   • A characteristic or feature that provides pleasure and draws interest: An "attracter" is a quality or object that is appealing and pulls attention or interest toward itself.
   • (Physics) A point in an ideal multidimensional phase space: In dynamical systems theory, an "attracter" describes a set of numerical values toward which a system tends to evolve over time, regardless of its initial starting conditions.
   • An entertainer who draws large audiences: An "attracter" is a performer or personality whose presence guarantees a big crowd.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The bright colors of the flower are a major attracter for hummingbirds.
  • In this chaotic system, the trajectory eventually settles onto a strange attracter.
  • The famous comedian was the main attracter for the festival, selling out the venue.

Advanced Usage

• "Strange attracter": A type of attracter in chaotic systems that has a fractal structure.
  • The Lorenz attractor is a classic example of a strange attracter in chaos theory.

Variants and Related Words

• Attractor (noun): The more common spelling variant of "attracter". Both forms are correct.
  • The fixed point is a simple attractor in this model.
• Attraction (noun): The action or power of drawing interest or attention.
  • The main attraction of the park is its roller coaster.
• Attractive (adjective): Pleasing or appealing to the senses.
  • She found the proposal very attractive.

Synonyms

• Draw: To pull or attract.
• Magnet: Something that attracts.
• Lure: Something that tempts or attracts.

Related Phrases

• Drawing card: A person or thing that attracts customers or an audience.
  • The star quarterback was the team's biggest drawing card.

Noun

1. a characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts
   • flowers are an attractor for bees
2. (physics) a point in the ideal multidimensional phase space that is used to describe a system toward which the system tends to evolve regardless of the starting conditions of the system
3. an entertainer who attracts large audiences
   • he was the biggest drawing card they had