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

He said parliament had its own dedicated electricity supply which is exempt from power cuts.

From BBC

In Kherson, authorities said they could be left without electricity for days.

From BBC

Three quarters of the buildings in Menara have been destroyed in almost 14 months of fighting, along with the electricity, sewage and gas supplies.

From BBC

“There’s no electricity. These buildings are all gone,” she said.

From New York Times

Now, researchers are trying to replace sunlight with electricity.

From Science Magazine

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