Definition of "electric" in English

adjective

1. Of, relating to, produced by, operated with, or utilising electricity; electrical.

2. Of or relating to an electronic version of a musical instrument that has an acoustic equivalent.

3. (figuratively) Emotionally thrilling; electrifying.

noun

1. (informal, usually with definite article) Electricity; the electricity supply.

   • We had to sit in the dark because the electric was cut off.

2. (informal) An electric powered version of something that was originally or is more commonly not electric.

3. (archaic) A substance or object which can be electrified; an insulator or non-conductor, like amber or glass.

4. (fencing) Fencing with the use of a body wire, box, and related equipment to detect when a weapon has touched an opponent.