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electric

[ ih-lek-trik ]

adjective

  1. pertaining to, derived from, produced by, or involving electricity:

    an electric shock.

  2. producing, transmitting, or operated by electric currents:

    an electric bell;

    electric cord.

  3. electrifying; thrilling; exciting; stirring:

    The atmosphere was electric with excitement.

    Synonyms: , ,

    Antonyms: , ,

  4. (of a musical instrument)
    1. producing sound by electrical or electronic means:

      an electric piano.

    2. equipped with connections to an amplifier-loudspeaker system:

      an electric violin.



noun

  1. Railroads.
    1. an electric locomotive.
    2. Informal. a railroad operated by electricity.
  2. electricity:

    residential users of gas and electric.

  3. something, as an appliance, vehicle, or toy, operated by electricity.
  4. Archaic. a substance that is a nonconductor of electricity, as glass or amber, used to store or to excite an electric charge.

electric

/ ɪˈ±ôÉ›°ì³Ù°ùɪ°ì /

adjective

  1. of, derived from, produced by, producing, transmitting, or powered by electricity

    electric current

    an electric fence

    an electric blanket

    an electric fire

    an electric cord

  2. (of a musical instrument) amplified electronically

    an electric mandolin

    an electric guitar

  3. very tense or exciting; emotionally charged

    an electric atmosphere

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. informal.
    an electric train, car, etc
  2. informal.
    electricity or electrical power
  3. plural an electric circuit or electric appliances
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

electric

/ Ä­-±ôÄ•°ì′³Ù°ùÄ­°ì /

  1. Relating to or operated by electricity.
  2. Compare electronic
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ²Ô´Ç²Ôe·±ô±ð³¦î€ƒt°ù¾±³¦ adjective noun
  • ±è°ù±ðe·±ô±ð³¦î€ƒt°ù¾±³¦ adjective
  • ³Ü²Ôe·±ô±ð³¦î€ƒt°ù¾±³¦ adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of electric1

First recorded in 1640–50; from New Latin electricus, from Latin ŧ±ô±ð³¦³Ù°ù(³Ü³¾) “amber†( electrum ) + -icus -ic
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of electric1

C17: from New Latin electricus amber-like (because friction causes amber to become charged), from Latin ŧ±ô±ð³¦³Ù°ù³Ü³¾ amber, from Greek ŧ±ô±ð°ì³Ù°ù´Ç²Ô, of obscure origin
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Trump’s 55-page proposal calls for a U.S.-controlled investment fund to develop Ukraine’s resources, including minerals such as lithium and titanium that are essential for electric cars and other products based on modern technology.

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The company faces ever-stiffer secular headwinds, including competition from legacy automakers moving into the electric vehicle market, along with EV startups such as Rivian.

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Rivian, known for its large electric trucks, is setting its sights on small and lightweight vehicles.

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While investigating the first vandalism, officers spotted Williams riding an electric scooter near Main and Ash streets.

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Jones’ books — chronicling his gang life in Compton, his spiritual journey as a condemned man and recipes doable with a prison-sanctioned electric pot — make up the bulk of the collection.

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