electric

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1640s (Thomas Browne), from la-new ēlectricus, from ēlectrum + -icus, from Old Greek ἤλεκτρον, related to ἠλέκτωρ ("shining sun"). Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɪˈlɛktɹɪk/, /əˈlɛktɹɪk/

Adjective

electric (not comparable)

1. Of, relating to, produced by, operated with, or utilising electricity; electrical.
2. Of or relating to an electronic version of a musical instrument that has an acoustic equivalent.
3. Being emotionally thrilling; electrifying.

Synonyms

• electrical

Translations

• French: électrique
• German: elektrisch
• Italian: elettrico
• Portuguese: elétrico
• Russian: электри́ческий
• Spanish: eléctrico

Translations

• French: électrique
• German: elektronisch, elektrisch
• Italian: elettronico
• Portuguese: elétrico
• Spanish: eléctrico guitars, electrónico other than guitars

Translations

• German: elektrisierend
• Portuguese: eletrizante
• Spanish: electrizante

Noun

electric (plural electrics)

1. (informal, usually with definite article) electricity#English|Electricity; the electricity supply.

   We had to sit in the dark because the electric was cut off.

2. (rare, countable) An electric car.
3. An electric toothbrush.
   • 2007, Working Mother (volume 31, number 1, page 71)

     The beautiful VIOlight bathroom unit takes up very little space (it's about the size of a cup), yet it holds up to 4 toothbrushes - even electrics!

4. (archaic) A substance or object which can be electrified; an insulator or non-conductor, like amber or glass.
5. (fencing) Fencing with the use of a body wire, box, and related equipment to detect when a weapon has touched an opponent.

   Antonyms: steam

Translations

• French: voiture électrique
• German: Elektro-Auto
• Spanish: coche eléctrico

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