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Electric Definition & Meaning

electric
adjective
  1. using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity; "electric current"; "electric wiring"; "electrical appliances"; "an electrical storm"
  2. (of a situation) exceptionally tense; "an atmosphere electric with suspicion"
  3. affected by emotion as if by electricity; thrilling; "gave an electric reading of the play"; "the new leader had a galvanic effect on morale"
noun
  1. a car that is powered by electricity

"Electric" in song lyrics

See how electric is used in real songs:

  • "Private to general electric"
    2Mex — Outro
  • "And what you know about no heat and no electric?"
    Army Of The Pharaohs — Into the Arms of Angels
  • "It's fantastic, I'm selected to be electric"
    Buddha Monk f/ Babyface Fensta — Done Dem

Usage tips for "electric"

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Frequently asked questions

What does electric mean?
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity; "electric current"; "electric wiring"; "electrical appliances"; "an electrical storm" (of a situation) exceptionally tense; "an atmosphere electric with suspicion" affected by emotion as if by electricity; thrilling; "gave an electric reading of the play"; "the new leader had a galvanic effect on morale" a car that is powered by electricity
What part of speech is electric?
Electric is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does electric have?
Electric has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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