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The correct spelling is electric.
How to pronounce electric
/əˈlɛktɹɪk/
nounIPA: /əˈlɛktɹɪk/
Say it like: Ele-ctr-ic
The correct spelling is electric. (usually with definite article) Electricity; the electricity supply. For example: "We had to sit in the dark because the electric was cut off."
Usage Examples
“We had to sit in the dark because the electric was cut off.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.(usually with definite article) Electricity; the electricity supply.
- 2.An electric car.
- 3.An electric toothbrush.
- 4.A substance or object which can be electrified; an insulator or non-conductor, like amber or glass.
- 5.Fencing with the use of a body wire, box, and related equipment to detect when a weapon has touched an opponent.
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.Being emotionally thrilling; electrifying.
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