[ɪˈlɛktrɪk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- of, worked by, charged with, or producing electricity
(e.g: an electric cooker)

- having or producing a sudden sense of thrilling excitement
(e.g: the atmosphere was electric)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century: from modern Latin electricus, from Latin electrum ‘amber’, from Greek ēlektron (because rubbing amber causes electrostatic phenomena)

[ɪˈlɛktrɪk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the system of electric wiring and parts in a house or vehicle
(e.g: there's something wrong with the electrics)

- an electric train or other vehicle
(e.g: diesels and electrics were included in the display of locomotives)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century: from modern Latin electricus, from Latin electrum ‘amber’, from Greek ēlektron (because rubbing amber causes electrostatic phenomena)