electric

[ ih-lek-trik ]
/ ɪˈlɛk trɪk /

adjective

noun

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Origin of electric

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

SYNONYMS FOR electric

3 spirited, rousing, dynamic.

ANTONYMS FOR electric

3 dull, uninspired, prosaic.

OTHER WORDS FROM electric

non·e·lec·tric, adjective, nounpre·e·lec·tric, adjectiveun·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
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British Dictionary definitions for non-electric

electric
/ (ɪˈlɛktrɪk) /

adjective

of, derived from, produced by, producing, transmitting, or powered by electricityelectric current; an electric cord; an electric blanket; an electric fence; an electric fire
(of a musical instrument) amplified electronicallyan electric guitar; an electric mandolin
very tense or exciting; emotionally chargedan 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

undefined electric

See electronic
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Scientific definitions for non-electric

electric
[ ĭ-lĕk′trĭk ]

Relating to or operated by electricity. Compare electronic.
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