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electric definition

elec·tric (ē lek′trik, i-)

adjective

  1. of, charged with, or conducting electricity an electric wire
  2. producing, or produced by, electricity an electric generator
  3. operated by electricity an electric iron
  4. using electronic amplification: said of certain musical instruments electric guitar, bass, etc.
  5. very tense or exciting; electrifying
  6. designating a color that is very bright or metallic electric blue

Etymology: ModL electricus (coined, 1600, by William Sir William Schwenck Gilbert), lit., produced from amber by rubbing < ML, of amber < L electrum, amber, electrum < Gr ēlektron, akin to ēlektōr, shining, the sun < ?

noun

☆ a train, car, etc. operated by electricity

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electric Synonyms

electric

modif.

electrical, electrified, charged, magnetic, voltaic, galvanic, electronic, power driven, battery-operated, cordless, photoelectric, hydroelectric, telegraphic, instantaneous, surcharged, pulsing, vibrating, dynamic, energetic, electrifying, thrilling, galvanizing; see also exciting.

Antonyms mechanical, manual, steam.


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electric Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • do: Nikumba 10-12-2003, 16:41 Id steer clear of the Alpha as the Italians cant do electrics to save their lives.

Adjective modifier

  • wonderful: Filed under: Media Musings -- wonderful electric @ 5:00 pm Live 8 London is being held in Hyde Park.

Modifies a noun

  • cooker: There is an electric cooker which belongs to the landlord.

Used with adjective complement

  • go: When Dylan went electric at Newport the following year, Boyd was the stage manager.

Noun used with modifier

  • volt: Suitable for cars running 6 volt electrics, where starter motor cranking speeds require an engine to turn over with minimal drag.

Modifying Another Word

  • all: Twin Room, Bunk Room Laggan - suitable for disabled, ground floor, sleeps 4 - 6, all electric.

Preposition: under

  • heating: It might also be worth investigating electric under floor heating, which is very flexible and controllable.
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electric quotes

   Along the electric wires the message came: 'He is no better, he is much the same.'

-Austin, Alfred

It's no fun being married to an electric light.

-DiMaggio,Joe (Joseph Paul)

Electric guitars areanabomination, whoever heard of an electric violin? An electric cello? Or for that matter an electric singer?

-Segovia, Andre¤  s

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