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Electrify Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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electrify

[ɪˈlɛktrɪfaɪ ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

energy transfer

To electrify means to charge with electricity or to apply electric current. It can also refer to the act of thrilling or exciting someone, often in a metaphorical sense. The term may also relate to the incorporation of electrical equipment in various industries.

Synonyms

charge, energize, excite, thrill.

Examples of usage

  • The engineers worked to electrify the railway system.
  • Her incredible performance electrified the audience.
  • The community aims to electrify remote homes to improve living standards.

Translations

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Origin of 'electrify'

The word 'electrify' emerged in the early 19th century, derived from 'electricity', which comes from the New Latin 'electricus', meaning 'of amber', related to the Greek word 'ēlektron'. The term 'electricity' itself started to gain traction in the late 1600s, as scientists began to study phenomena associated with static electricity and magnetism. The suffix '-fy' is used to form verbs meaning 'to make' or 'to cause to be', thus 'electrify' essentially means 'to make electric'. The first recorded use of the term can be traced back to the 1830s, during a period of significant advancements in electrical technology and theories, paving the way for widespread use in both scientific and everyday contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,716 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.