energetic
/ˌɛn.əɹˈdʒɛt.ɪk/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 3.71 in modern English
12
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
4
Syllables
7
Unique Chars
Meaning
adj
Possessing or pertaining to energy.
noun
Any material used for its release of energy, either as an explosive, propellant, or for pyrotechnic effects.
Example Sentences
- "Cosmic rays are energetic particles from outer space."
- "energetic laws"
- "Now lift the inverted jar so that the air can get at the outside of the “porous cup” and instantly the energetic illuminating gas which is now inside the “porous cup” begins to come out, and the water rises in the glass tube to take its place."
- "Those kids are so energetic: they want to run around playing all day."
- "They are even now insulted with all the arguments which have been used in favor of energetic governments, ever since the days of Pharaoh: but every one knew, long before our revolution, that an energetic government could be supported […]"
- "At these energetic sounds, the sun hid himself beneath a gloomy cloud; and the waters of two little lakes, that were naturally clearer than crystal, became of a colour like blood."
Etymology
From 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.
Origin
Word Breakdown
- Root: energeticus, ἐνεργητικός
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˌɛn.əɹˈdʒɛt.ɪk/
- British English: /ˌɛn.əˈdʒɛt.ɪk/
Usage
Inflected Forms
more energetic (comparative)
most energetic (superlative)
energetick (alternative, obsolete)
energetics (plural)