electric

[ ih-lek-trik ]
/ ɪˈlɛk trɪk /
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adjective

noun

Origin of electric

1640–50; < New Latin electricus, equivalent to Latin ēlectr(um) amber (see electrum) + -icus -ic

OTHER WORDS FROM electric

non·e·lec·tric, adjective, noun pre·e·lec·tric, adjective un·e·lec·tric, adjective

Words nearby electric

electra, electra complex, electra paradox, electress, electret, electric, electric arc, electric arc welding, electric blanket, electric blue, electric catfish

Words related to electric

magnetic, electrical, rousing, dynamic, tense, stirring, AC, DC, voltaic, charged, exciting, stimulating, thrilling, electrifying, juiced

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British Dictionary definitions for electric

electric
/ (ɪˈlɛktrɪk) /

adjective

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
(of a musical instrument) amplified electronically an electric guitar; an electric mandolin
very tense or exciting; emotionally charged an electric atmosphere

noun

informal an electric train, car, etc
British informal electricity or electrical power
(plural) an electric circuit or electric appliances

Word Origin for electric

C17: from New Latin electricus amber-like (because friction causes amber to become charged), from Latin ēlectrum amber, from Greek ēlektron, of obscure origin

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Scientific definitions for electric

electric
[ ĭ-lĕk′trĭk ]

Relating to or operated by electricity. Compare electronic.