adjective
Related Words
See active.
Other Word Forms
- energetically adverb
- hyperenergetic adjective
- nonenergetic adjective
- nonenergetically adverb
- quasi-energetic adjective
- quasi-energetically adverb
- superenergetic adjective
- superenergetically adverb
- ultraenergetic adjective
- unenergetic adjective
- unenergetically adverb
Etymology
Origin of energetic
First recorded in 1645–55; from Greek energētikós, from energē- (from en- en- 2 + ergē-, variant stem of ergeîn “to be active”; energy ) + -tikos -tic
Example Sentences
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The galaxy contains large amounts of dust that block visible light, but infrared wavelengths can pass through that dust, exposing energetic processes hidden from traditional telescopes.
From Science Daily
Speed also danced with traditional dancers, known for their energetic, fast-paced "eskista" or dancing shoulders.
From BBC
However, he still believes the wait was worth it overall for its "energetic" and "consistent" style, and says he appreciates its departure from 2018's Testing, which divided critics with its experimental approach.
From BBC
"This study shows that the energetic costs of reproduction have measurable and sometimes considerable consequences for survival across mammals," says Fernando Colchero, one of the study's senior authors.
From Science Daily
The researchers examined how dark matter could have been produced during this energetic period and what that would mean for its later behavior.
From Science Daily
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