electric /ɪˈlɛktɹɪk/adjective 3noun 7forms 1 adjective3 •worked by, or coming from, the power that runs along wires or comes from a batteryAn electric oven needs an electric socket. •Of or relating to an electronic version of a musical instrument that has an acoustic equivalent. •(figurative) Emotionally thrilling; electrifying.And bold / Electric Pindar, quick as fear, / With race-dust on his cheeks, and clear / Slant startled eyes that seemed to hear // The chariot rounding the last goal, / to hurtle past it in his soul. — 1857 noun7 •(informal) Electricity; the electricity supply.We had to sit in the dark because the electric was cut off. •(informal) An electric powered version of something that was originally or is more commonly not electric. •(informal, rare) An electric car, locomotive, train etc. •(informal) An electric toothbrush.The beautiful VIOlight bathroom unit takes up very little space (it's about the size of a cup), yet it holds up to 4 toothbrushes - even electrics! — 2007 •(informal) An electric typewriter.Richard's old Olivetti electric had been put aside for the time being on top of one of the filing cabinets. “It serves the purpose,” Richard said. He nodded at the word processor. — 1983 •Fencing with the use of a body wire, box, and related equipment to detect when a weapon has touched an opponent. •(no longer used) A substance or object which can be electrified; an insulator or non-conductor, like amber or glass. formselectrics
