Electrically: meaning, definitions and examples

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electrically

 

[ ɪˈlɛktrɪkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of action

In a manner that relates to, operates by, or is powered by electricity. It can describe actions or processes that involve electrical energy or technology.

Synonyms

by electricity, electronically

Examples of usage

  • The devices function electrically.
  • The experiment was conducted electrically.
  • The system powers electrically.
  • The cars run electrically.

Translations

Translations of the word "electrically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 eletricamente

🇮🇳 इलेक्ट्रिकली

🇩🇪 elektrisch

🇮🇩 secara elektrik

🇺🇦 електрично

🇵🇱 elektrycznie

🇯🇵 電気的に

🇫🇷 électriquement

🇪🇸 eléctricamente

🇹🇷 elektriksel olarak

🇰🇷 전기적으로

🇸🇦 كهربائياً

🇨🇿 elektricky

🇸🇰 elektricky

🇨🇳 电气地

🇸🇮 električno

🇮🇸 rafmagnslega

🇰🇿 электрлік

🇬🇪 ელექტრონულად

🇦🇿 elektriklə

🇲🇽 eléctricamente

Etymology

The term 'electrically' derives from the word 'electric', which comes from the Greek word 'ēlektron', meaning amber, a fossilized tree resin that can generate static electricity when rubbed. The use of 'electric' in the modern sense, relating to phenomena involving electric charge, became popular in the late 19th century during the expansion of electrical technology and science. The suffix '-ally' denotes a manner of action, hence 'electrically' means in a manner relating to or powered by electricity. The understanding and utilization of electricity transformed society, leading to innovations that revolutionized communication, transportation, and industry, reflecting the growing importance of electrical phenomena in everyday life.

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