electricity
/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/
noune · lec · tric · i · ty
Think: **e-LEC-TRIC-I-TY** — “An **electric** city (i-ty) needs electricity.”
Yes, it's electricity. Keep the base word **electric** and add **-ity**: **electric + ity = electricity** (don’t drop the second **i**).
Definitions
- nouna form of energy caused by the movement of tiny charged particles (electrons), used to power lights, machines, and devices
- nounthe supply of electric power in a building or area
Examples
- “The storm knocked out the electricity, so we used flashlights.”
- “Electricity flows through wires to power the refrigerator and the TV.”
- “Our science project showed how electricity can light a small bulb.”
Synonyms
electric powerpowercurrentenergyelectrical power
Translations
ES electricidadPT eletricidadeFR électricité
Common misspellings
eletricityelectrisityelectrictyelecricityelectricityyelectrycityelecticityelectricity
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Find ELECTRICITY hidden in the grid. Tap its letters.
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