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Word: Electric
Speech Type: Adjective
mid 17th century: from modern Latin electricus, from Latin electrum ‘amber’, from Greek ēlektron (because rubbing amber causes electrostatic phenomena)
ɪˈlɛktrɪk
of, worked by, charged with, or producing electricity
Short Definition:of or producing electricity
Examples:- an electric cooker
having or producing a sudden sense of thrilling excitement
Short Definition:having sense of excitement
Examples:- the atmosphere was electric
Word: Electric
Speech Type: Noun
ɪˈlɛktrɪk
the system of electric wiring and parts in a house or vehicle
Short Definition:system of electric wiring
Examples:- there's something wrong with the electrics
an electric train or other vehicle
Short Definition:electric train
Examples:- diesels and electrics were included in the display of locomotives
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