electric
[ ih-lek-trik ]
/ ɪˈlɛk trɪk /
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adjective
noun
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Origin of electric
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British Dictionary definitions for 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
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See electronic
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Scientific definitions for electric
electric
[ ĭ-lĕk′trĭk ]
Relating to or operated by electricity. Compare electronic.
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