electricity

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/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/ · e-lec-tri-ci-ty

A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles such as electrons or protons.

Meanings

nountechnical

A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles such as electrons or protons.

ایک قسم کی توانائی جو چارج شدہ ذرات جیسے الیکٹران یا پروٹون کی موجودگی سے حاصل ہوتی ہے۔

بجلی

bijli

Synonyms

powerenergycurrentتوانائیبھرپور توانائیبرق

Antonyms

non-electricitydarknessdullnessبے برقیتاریکیڈھلا پن

Common Collocations

  • high voltage electricity
  • electricity consumption
  • renewable electricity

Example Sentences

Electricity is essential for modern living.

بجلی جدید زندگی کے لیے ضروری ہے۔

Bijli jadeed zindagi ke liye zaroori hai.

The power outage left us without electricity for hours.

بجلی کا جانا ہمیں کئی گھنٹوں تک بغیر بجلی کے چھوڑ گیا۔

Bijli ka jana humein kai ghanton tak baghair bijli ke chhod gaya.

Solar panels can convert sunlight into electricity.

شمسی پینل دھوپ کو بجلی میں تبدیل کر سکتے ہیں۔

Shamsi panel dhoop ko bijli mein tabdeel kar sakte hain.

Easily Confused With

electric:Electric refers to something that operates using electricity, while electricity is the form of energy itself.

Word Family

electrical
adjectiveبجلی کا
electrify
verbبجلی ڈالنا
electrician
nounبجلی والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a light bulb; its light is powered by electricity.

A bright light bulb illuminating a room, symbolizing energy.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "ēlektron" — amber

First known use: 17th century

The term 'electricity' comes from the Greek word 'ēlektron', which refers to amber, known for its ability to attract small particles. The scientific study and use of electricity began in the 18th century.