English dictionary
electric
/I/'l/E/ktr/I/k/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
ExamplesElectric current.
Electric wiring.
Electrical appliances.
An electrical storm.
Synonyms electricalSource: WordNet 3.0
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Pertaining to electricity; consisting of, containing, derived from, or produced by, electricity; as, <i>electric</i> power or virtue; an <i>electric</i> jar; <i>electric</i> effects; an <i>electric</i> spark.
Source: webster1913
noun
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a car that is powered by electricity
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A nonconductor of electricity, as amber, glass, resin, etc., employed to excite or accumulate electricity.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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(of a situation) exceptionally tense
ExamplesAn atmosphere electric with suspicion.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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affected by emotion as if by electricity; thrilling
ExamplesGave an electric reading of the play.
Source: WordNet 3.0