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energy

[en-er-jee]

noun

plural

energies 
  1. the capacity for vigorous activity; available power.

    I eat chocolate to get quick energy.

    Synonyms: , ,
  2. an adequate or abundant amount of such power.

    I seem to have no energy these days.

  3. Often energies. a feeling of tension caused or seeming to be caused by an excess of such power.

    to work off one's energies at tennis.

  4. an exertion of such power.

    She plays tennis with great energy.

  5. the habit of vigorous activity; vigor as a characteristic.

    Foreigners both admire and laugh at American energy.

    Synonyms: ,
  6. the ability to act, lead others, effect, etc., forcefully.

  7. forcefulness of expression.

    a writing style abounding with energy.

  8. Physics.the capacity to do work; the property of a system that diminishes when the system does work on any other system, by an amount equal to the work so done; potential energy. E

  9. any source of usable power, as fossil fuel, electricity, or solar radiation.



energy

/ ˈɛəɪ /

noun

  1. intensity or vitality of action or expression; forcefulness

  2. capacity or tendency for intense activity; vigour

  3. vigorous or intense action; exertion

  4. physics

    1. the capacity of a body or system to do work

    2. E.a measure of this capacity, expressed as the work that it does in changing to some specified reference state. It is measured in joules (SI units)

  5. a source of power See also kinetic energy potential energy

“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

energy

  1. The capacity or power to do work, such as the capacity to move an object (of a given mass) by the application of force. Energy can exist in a variety of forms, such as electrical, mechanical, chemical, thermal, or nuclear, and can be transformed from one form to another. It is measured by the amount of work done, usually in joules or watts.

  2. See also conservation of energy kinetic energy potential energy Compare power work

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • hyperenergy noun
  • self-energy noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of energy1

First recorded in 1575–85; from Late Latin Աī, from Greek é𾱲 “activity,” equivalent to energe- (stem of Աî “to be active”; en- 2, work ) + -ia -y 3
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of energy1

C16: from Late Latin Աī, from Greek energeia activity, from energos effective, from en- ² + ergon work
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He told Disclosure: "It's probably the best thing that we can do with waste, with our current levels of technology, and so capturing some energy from that is a good idea."

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The attacks have roiled energy markets fearful of disruptions to Iran, an oil and gas powerhouse with the world’s second-largest proven natural gas reserves and the third-largest crude oil reserves, according to the U.S.

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The positive energy around the club was further fuelled by a successful week for the British contingent, who quickly made themselves at home.

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The UK government's energy minister has said there will be "announcements soon" on the future of Grangemouth.

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In 2022, following the start of the Ukraine war, the Conservative government responded to higher energy prices by stepping in to help households with their bills.

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What is energy?

Energy refers to available power or motivation to move, as in Jada found that getting enough sleep each night gave her the energy to live each day.Energy also refers to power that is used with exertion or force, as in Monique brought energy to the team, leading them to win more games.In physics, energy is the power or heat that is created when something moves, is burned, or is exerted. It is typically represented in two forms: potential and kinetic energy. Potential energy is power that is stored in something as it sits still or is unburned. For example, coal contains a large amount of potential energy that is released when the coal is burned. As the coal burns, that potential energy becomes kinetic energy, energy related to the particles in the system.Energy is a common word with several other senses related to power or motivation.Example: Darryl found out the hard way that cell phone batteries lose their energy in the cold.

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