attractor vs magnet

attractor

noun
  • Something which attracts. 

  • A set of points or states to which a dynamical system evolves after a long enough time. That is, points that get close enough to the attractor remain close even if slightly disturbed. 

magnet

noun
  • A person or thing that attracts what is denoted by the preceding noun. 

  • A piece of material that attracts some metals by magnetism. 

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