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Definition electric

Etymology

1640s (Thomas Browne), from New Latin ?lectricus (“electrical; of amber”), from ?lectrum (“amber”) +‎ -icus (“adjectival suffix”), from Ancient Greek ???????? (?lektron, “amber”), related to ??????? (?lékt?r, “shining sun”). The Latin term was apparently used first with the sense “electrical” in 1600 by the English physician and scientist, William Gilbert in his work De Magnete.

Adjective

electric (not comparable)

1. Of, relating to, produced by, operated with, or utilising electricity; electrical.
2. Of or relating to an electronic version of a musical instrument that has an acoustic equivalent.
3. Being emotionally thrilling; electrifying.

Noun

electric (usually uncountable, plural electrics)

1. (informal, uncountable, usually with definite article) Electricity; the electricity supply.
2. (rare, countable) An electric car.
3. (archaic) A substance or object which can be electrified; an insulator or non-conductor, like amber or glass.
4. (fencing) Fencing with the use of a body wire, box, and related equipment to detect when a weapon has touched an opponent.

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