electrically
adverb
Simple meaning
In terms of electrons.
Pronunciation
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ɪˈlɛktɹɪkəli
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Definition
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adverb
By means of electricity.
In terms of electrons.
figurative
In an electric manner.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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Electric
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Inflected forms
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Relating to or concerned with electricity.
Word family
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A person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines.
Using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity.
Related words
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Of or relating to or involving an electrically operated mechanical device.
Related Words
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- electrostaticadjective
- conductivitynoun
- electrodenoun
- cathodenoun
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