electricity

[ih-lek-tris-i-tee, ee-lek-]

noun

1. electric charge.

2. electric current.

3. the science dealing with electric charges and currents.

4. a state or feeling of excitement, anticipation, tension, etc.

electricity

/ ˌiːlɛk-, ɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪtɪ /

noun

1. any phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons, ions, or other charged particles

2. the science concerned with electricity

3. an electric current or charge

   a motor powered by electricity

4. emotional tension or excitement, esp between or among people

electricity

1. The collection of physical effects related to the force and motion of electrically charged particles, typically electrons, through or across matter and space.

2. See also circuit conductor electric potential

3. Electric current, or a source of electric current.

4. A buildup of electric charge.

5. See also static electricity

electricity

1. A flow of electrical charges, such as electrons, through a conductor.

Word History and Origins

Origin of electricity¹

First recorded in 1640–50; electric + -ity

Example Sentences

Officials reported that about a third of the country remains without electricity or running water due to collapsed power lines and inundated water purification facilities.

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But climate change is hitting the region hard, triggering water shortages that hobble the vast Toktogul hydro power plant and lead to electricity shortages.

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They added that about a third of the country was without electricity or running water.

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He emphasized that the adoption of general-purpose technologies such as electricity and the internet historically took years to unfold.

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The Energoatom scheme allegedly drove up electricity prices as contractors tried to cover kickback costs.

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