English word electric comes from New Latin ēlectricus
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| ēlectricus | New Latin (la-new) | |
| electric | English (eng) | (archaic) A substance or object which can be electrified; an insulator or non-conductor, like amber or glass.. (informal, uncountable, usually with definite article) Electricity; the electricity supply.. (rare, countable) An electric car. Being emotionally thrilling; electrifying.. Of or relating to an electronic version of a musical instrument that has an acoustic equivalent.. Of, relating [...] |