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Meaning of electric in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /əˈlɛktrɪk/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    electric

    Definitions

    1. (of a situation) exceptionally tense

    Examples

    • « an atmosphere electric with suspicion »

    Synonyms

    • tense
  2. 2. affected by emotion as if by electricity

    Examples

    • « thrilling »
    • « gave an electric reading of the play »
    • « the new leader had a galvanic effect on morale »

    Synonyms

    • exciting
  3. Noun

    electric

    Definitions

    1. a car that is powered by electricity
  4. Qualitative Adjective

    electric

    Etymology

    mid 17th century: from modern Latin electricus, from Latin electrum‘amber’, from Greek ēlektron (because rubbing amber causes electrostatic phenomena)

    Definitions

    1. using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

    Examples

    • « electric current »
    • « electric wiring »
    • « electrical appliances »
    • « an electrical storm »

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