electric — relating to or operated by electricity
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or operated by electricity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈlektrɪk/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother still thinks electric toothbrushes are a conspiracy by dentists to make more money.
- The electric fence gave the cow such a surprise that it started doing the moonwalk.
- Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular as people seek environmentally friendly transportation.
electric
ADJECTIVE[/ɪˈlektrɪk/]
relating to or operated by electricity
The electric guitar's roar sends sparks flying across the stage.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from ancient Greek 'elektron', meaning amber. Ancient Greeks observed that rubbing amber attracted hair and light materials, a phenomenon now understood as static electricity. This discovery of amber's unusual properties led to the term's association with electrical phenomena.
Breakdown
elektron (amber) + -ic (relating to; adjective-forming suffix). The suffix -ic transforms the noun into an adjective meaning 'of or relating to electricity/amber's properties'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother still thinks electric toothbrushes are a conspiracy by dentists to make more money.”
“The electric fence gave the cow such a surprise that it started doing the moonwalk.”
“Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular as people seek environmentally friendly transportation.”
“The singer's electric performance left the audience speechless.”
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