Electric: meaning, definitions and examples
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electric
[ ɪˈlɛktrɪk ]
power supply
relating to or working by electricity
Synonyms
electrical, powered by electricity
Examples of usage
- an electric heater
- electric lights
vehicle
a vehicle powered by an electric motor, such as an electric car
Synonyms
EV, electric vehicle
Examples of usage
- She drives an electric to work every day
- The company is investing in electric production
Translations
Translations of the word "electric" in other languages:
🇵🇹 elétrico
🇮🇳 विद्युत
🇩🇪 elektrisch
🇮🇩 listrik
🇺🇦 електричний
🇵🇱 elektryczny
🇯🇵 電気的
🇫🇷 électrique
🇪🇸 eléctrico
🇹🇷 elektrik
🇰🇷 전기의
🇸🇦 كهربائي
🇨🇿 elektrický
🇸🇰 elektrický
🇨🇳 电的
🇸🇮 električni
🇮🇸 rafmagns
🇰🇿 электр
🇬🇪 ელექტრული
🇦🇿 elektrik
🇲🇽 eléctrico
Etymology
The word 'electric' comes from the Latin word 'electricus', meaning 'resembling amber'. The term was first used in English in the 17th century to describe the properties of amber that exhibited static electricity when rubbed. Over time, the word evolved to encompass the broader concept of electricity and its applications in various fields.