electricity

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \i-ˌlek-ˈtri-sə-tē, ē-ˌ, -ˈtris-tē\
- /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \i-ˌlek-ˈtri-sə-tē, ē-ˌ, -ˈtris-tē\

Definitions of electricity word

noun electricity A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles (such as electrons or protons), either statically as an accumulation of charge or dynamically as a current. 1
noun electricity power 1
noun electricity power system 1
abbreviation ELECTRICITY excitement 1
uncountable noun electricity Electricity is a form of energy that can be carried by wires and is used for heating and lighting, and to provide power for machines. 0
noun electricity any phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons, ions, or other charged particles 0

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Parts of speech for Electricity

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electricity popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% 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 electricity

noun electricity

power — a heavy blow or a loud, explosive noise.
current — A current is a steady and continuous flowing movement of some of the water in a river, lake, or sea.
voltage — electromotive force or potential difference expressed in volts.
heat — the state of a body perceived as having or generating a relatively high degree of warmth.
service — Robert W(illiam) 1874–1958, Canadian writer, born in England.

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