energetic
English
Alternative forms
- energetick (obsolete)
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἐνεργητικός (energētikós), from ἐνεργέω (energéō, “to be active”), from ἐνεργός (energós, “active”)
Pronunciation
Audio (US) (file) - Rhymes: -ɛtɪk
Adjective
energetic (comparative more energetic, superlative most energetic)
- Possessing, exerting, or displaying energy.
- Cosmic rays are energetic particles from outer space.
- Those kids are so energetic: they want to run around playing all day.
- Of or relating to energy.
- energetic laws
Usage notes
- Nouns to which "energetic" is often applied: person, man, woman, child, life, material, particle, ion, healing, anatomy, etc.
- Where non-English languages use an adjective analogous to "energetic", English often uses "energy" attributively: "energy efficiency" is much more common than "energetic efficiency".
Derived terms
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Translations
Possessing, exerting, or displaying energy
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Of or relating to energy
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