electricity
|e/lec/tric/i/ty|
/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/
energy from charged particles
Etymology
'electricity' originates from the New Latin word 'ēlectricus', which was derived from the Greek word 'ēlektron', meaning 'amber'.
'ēlectricus' transformed into the French word 'électricité', and eventually became the modern English word 'electricity'.
Initially, it referred to the property of amber to attract small objects when rubbed, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a form of energy.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
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.
Electricity powers our homes and devices.
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Noun 2
a feeling of excitement or tension.
There was a sense of electricity in the air before the concert started.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35