energetic
Possessing or pertaining to energyPossessing or pertaining to energy.
Meaning
4 sensesPossessing or pertaining to energy.
Cosmic rays are energetic particles from outer space.
energetic laws
energisch, energiegeladen, Energie besitzend
энерги́чныйenɛrgíčnyj, акти́вныйaktívnyj, энергети́ческийɛnɛrgetíčeskij
енергі́йнийenerhíjnyj, енергети́чнийenerhetýčnyj
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
Characterised by force or vigour; full of energy; lively, vigorous, furious.
Those kids are so energetic: they want to run around playing all day.
Of or relating to certain Arabic verb forms that emphasize or intensify the meaning.
(obsolete)Having powerful effects; efficacious, potent.
Examples
77 sentencesTranslations
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Origin
From New Latin energeticus (16th c.), or its source, Ancient Greek ἐνεργητικός (energētikóFrom New Latin energeticus (16th c.), or its source, Ancient Greek ἐνεργητικός (energētikós), from ἐνεργέω (energéō, “to be active”), from ἐνεργός (energós, “active”). By surface analysis, energy + -etic.
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Forms
more energetic, most energetic| Comparative | more energetic Lesson |
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| Superlative | most energetic Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
4 synonyms- working hard to promote an enterprise:gumptiousindustriousup-and-coming
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
28 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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