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10 Language-to-English DictionariesElectric
/ɪˈlɛk.trɪk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having, producing, or worked by electricity.
"The city plans to transition its entire bus fleet to electric vehicles by 2030."
- 1
A material, substance, or device that does not conduct electricity easily, or an electric vehicle.
"The mechanics inspected the electric to ensure proper insulation."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Modern Latin 'electricus' (producing amber-like electricity by friction), coined by William Gilbert around 1600 from Greek 'ēlektron' meaning amber. Over time, the term evolved from describing electrostatic phenomena to encompassing all forms of power generated by electric current.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Electric" is said worldwide
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électrique
Transliteration: elɛktʁik
"Cette voiture est entièrement électrique."
elektrisch
Transliteration: eˈlɛktʁɪʃ
"Das neue Auto wird elektrisch betrieben."
elettrico
Transliteration: eˈlɛt.tri.ko
"Ho comprato un monopattino elettrico."
eléctrico
Transliteration: eˈlek.tɾi.ko
"Necesitamos un cable eléctrico más largo."
elétrico
Transliteration: eˈlɛ.tɾi.ku
"O transporte público nesta cidade é totalmente elétrico."
विद्युत
Transliteration: vidyut
"यह एक विद्युत चालित वाहन है।"
电动
Transliteration: diàn dòng
"这是一辆电动汽车。"
전기
Transliteration: jeon-gi
"우리는 전기 자전거를 타고 출근합니다."
電気
Transliteration: denki
"この車は電気で動きます。"
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