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electric

[ih-lek-trik]

adjective

  1. pertaining to, derived from, produced by, or involving electricity.

    an electric shock.

  2. producing, transmitting, or operated by electric currents.

    an electric bell;

    electric cord.

  3. electrifying; thrilling; exciting; stirring.

    The atmosphere was electric with excitement.

    Synonyms: , ,
    Antonyms: , ,
  4. (of a musical instrument)

    1. producing sound by electrical or electronic means.

      an electric piano.

    2. equipped with connections to an amplifier-loudspeaker system.

      an electric violin.



noun

  1. Railroads.

    1. an electric locomotive.

    2. Informal.a railroad operated by electricity.

  2. electricity.

    residential users of gas and electric.

  3. something, as an appliance, vehicle, or toy, operated by electricity.

  4. Archaic.a substance that is a nonconductor of electricity, as glass or amber, used to store or to excite an electric charge.

electric

/ ɪˈɛٰɪ /

adjective

  1. of, derived from, produced by, producing, transmitting, or powered by electricity

    electric current

    an electric cord

    an electric blanket

    an electric fence

    an electric fire

  2. (of a musical instrument) amplified electronically

    an electric guitar

    an electric mandolin

  3. very tense or exciting; emotionally charged

    an electric atmosphere

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. informalan electric train, car, etc

  2. informalelectricity or electrical power

  3. (plural) an electric circuit or electric appliances

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

electric

  1. Relating to or operated by electricity.

  2. Compare electronic

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • nonelectric adjective
  • preelectric adjective
  • unelectric adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of electric1

First recorded in 1640–50; from New Latin electricus, from Latin ŧ𳦳ٰ(ܳ) “amber” ( electrum ) + -icus -ic
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of electric1

C17: from New Latin electricus amber-like (because friction causes amber to become charged), from Latin ŧ𳦳ٰܳ amber, from Greek ŧٰDz, of obscure origin
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"It would be better if we could all do something like plant more plants or make more cars on the road electric so they don't produce the fumes that go into the atmosphere," she said.

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The contrast to the maximalism of his previous albums was compared to Bob Dylan going electric, only in reverse.

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Using up to six electric pumps per boat, the smugglers can often finish the job in less than fifteen minutes.

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In quietest, barely audible passages, the air in the hall had an electric sense of calm before the storm.

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Waymo’s fleet of electric Jaguars has become a common sight in Los Angeles, where anyone can download the app and request a ride.

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