'attraction' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'attractio', where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'trahere' meant 'to draw or pull'.

'attractio' transformed into the Old French word 'attraction', and eventually became the modern English word 'attraction'.

Initially, it meant 'the action of drawing or pulling something', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'evoking interest or pleasure'.