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Meaning of electric in English
Pronunciation
/əˈlɛktrɪk/
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Classifying Adjective
electric
Definitions
1.
(of a situation) exceptionally tense
Examples
« an atmosphere electric with suspicion »
Synonyms
tense
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
Noun
electric
Definitions
1.
a car that is powered by electricity
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 »