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Pronunciation: /ɪˈlɛktrɪk/

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Definition of electric

adjective

1of, worked by, charged with, or producing electricity:an electric cooker
(of a musical instrument) amplified through a loudspeaker:electric bass guitar

2having or producing a sudden sense of thrilling excitement:the atmosphere was electric

noun

1 (electrics) British the system of electric wiring and parts in a house or vehicle:there’s something wrong with the electrics

2an electric train or other vehicle: diesels and electrics were included in the display of locomotives

Origin:

mid 17th century: from modern Latin electricus, from Latin electrum 'amber', from Greek ēlektron (because rubbing amber causes electrostatic phenomena)

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