elec·tric
Pronounced:
/ɪˈlɛktrɪk/
Function:
adjectiveMeaning:
1 or elec·tri·cal /ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl/ a : of or relating to electricity ▪ an electric/electrical current ▪ The device administers a mild electric shock. b : operated by electricity ▪ an electric motor/heater/blanket/razor/appliance ▪ The pasture was surrounded by an electric fence. [=a fence that has an electrical current passing through it] c : providing electricity ▪ It plugs into any electric socket. ▪ The electrical cord is damaged. ▪ There's a problem with the building's electrical wiring. —compare electronic
2 : producing sound by using electricity ▪ an electric piano ▪ electric guitars
3 [more elec*tric; most elec*tric] : very exciting or thrilling ▪ The pianist gave an electric performance. ; also : filled with tension or excitement ▪ The atmosphere in the room was electric.
a : of or relating to electricity ▪ an electric/electrical current ▪ The device administers a mild electric shock. b : operated by electricity ▪ an electric motor/heater/blanket/razor/appliance ▪ The pasture was surrounded by an electric fence. [=a fence that has an electrical current passing through it] c : providing electricity ▪ It plugs into any electric socket. ▪ The electrical cord is damaged. ▪ There's a problem with the building's electrical wiring. —compare electronic 2 : producing sound by using electricity ▪ an electric piano ▪ electric guitars
3 [more elec*tric; most elec*tric] : very exciting or thrilling ▪ The pianist gave an electric performance. ; also : filled with tension or excitement ▪ The atmosphere in the room was electric.
—elec·tri·cal·ly /ɪˈlɛktrɪkli/ adverb ▪ an electrically operated switch
/ɪˈlɛktrɪkli/ adverb ▪ an electrically operated switch