electric

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \i-ˈlek-trik, ē-\
- /ɪˈlektrɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \i-ˈlek-trik, ē-\

Definitions of electric word

noun electric Of, worked by, charged with, or producing electricity. 1
adjective electric relating to electricity 1
adjective electric uses electricity 1
adjective electric alive, excited 1
adjective electric An electric device or machine works by means of electricity, rather than using some other source of power. 0
adjective electric An electric current, voltage, or charge is one that is produced by electricity. 0

See all 28 definitions of electric

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Parts of speech for Electric

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electric popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for electric

adjective electric

rechargeable — (of a storage battery) capable of being charged repeatedly. Compare cordless (def 2).
plug-in — capable of or designed for being connected to an electrical power source by plugging in or inserting: a plug-in hair dryer; a plug-in transistor.
magnetic — of or relating to a magnet or magnetism.
ac — AC is used to refer to an electric current that continually changes direction as it flows. AC is an abbreviation for 'alternating current'.
dc — DC is used to refer to an electric current that always flows in the same direction. DC is an abbreviation for 'direct current'.

All 17 Synonyms of electric

Antonyms for electric

adjective electric

dull — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
boring — Someone or something boring is so dull and uninteresting that they make people tired and impatient.
uncharged — not charged, especially with electricity; electrically neutral: an uncharged battery; an uncharged particle.
hyper-energetic — possessing or exhibiting energy, especially in abundance; vigorous: an energetic leader.
unexciting — producing excitement; stirring; thrilling: an exciting account of his trip to Tibet.

All 5 Antonyms of electric

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