electric
7 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of ELECTRIC
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a
:
of or relating to electricity
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an electric/electrical current
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The device administers a mild electric shock.
b
:
operated by electricity
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an electric motor/heater/blanket/razor/appliance
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The pasture was surrounded by an electric fence. [=a fence that has an electrical current passing through it]
c
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providing electricity
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compare electronic
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It plugs into any electric socket.
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The electrical cord is damaged.
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There's a problem with the building's electrical wiring.
2
:
producing sound by using electricity
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an electric piano
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electric guitars
3
[more electric; most electric]
:
very exciting or thrilling
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The pianist gave an electric performance.
also
:
filled with tension or excitement
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The atmosphere in the room was electric.
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an electrically operated switch
