electricity

[ ih-lek-tris-i-tee, ee-lek- ]

noun

1. electric charge.
2. electric current.
3. the science dealing with electric charges and currents.
4. a state or feeling of excitement, anticipation, tension, etc.

electricity

/ ˌiːlɛk-; ɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪtɪ /

noun

1. any phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons, ions, or other charged particles
2. the science concerned with electricity
3. an electric current or charge

   a motor powered by electricity

4. emotional tension or excitement, esp between or among people

electricity

/ ĭ-lĕk-trĭs′ĭ-tē /

1. The collection of physical effects related to the force and motion of electrically charged particles, typically electrons, through or across matter and space.
2. See also circuit
3. Electric current, or a source of electric current.
4. A buildup of electric charge.
5. See also static electricity

electricity

1. A flow of electrical charges , such as electrons , through a conductor .

Word History and Origins

Origin of electricity¹

First recorded in 1640–50; electric + -ity

Example Sentences

It accuses Israeli authorities of blocking “all but a small fraction of the necessary humanitarian aid, water, electricity, and fuel from reaching civilians in need”, as well as carrying out attacks that have damaged and destroyed vital resources like hospitals and bakeries.

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"I was out on the streets and was approached by gangs who asked me to keep things in my bag and answer the phone, and rewarded me with a football and with money for our gas and electricity."

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Although the vast majority of houses are still standing, there is a lack of electricity, hot or drinking water in the streets that were the worst hit.

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"I am typing this from the Sri Jayawardenapura general hospital, a public hospital which is switching off its lights and fans to try to bring down skyrocketing electricity costs."

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“Even though amongst the general public there are mixed feelings about it, the reality is that it has produced very safe, very reliable and affordable electricity worldwide.”

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