electricity
Translation
electricity
Examples
The storm knocked out the electricity.
The storm knocked out the electricity.
This car runs on electricity, not gas.
This car runs on electricity, not gas.
Grammar Patterns
a form of energy We use electricity every day.
Similar Words
Synonyms: power, current
Etymology
From 'electric' plus the suffix '-ity', which forms nouns denoting a state or quality.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'city' at the end. A modern 'city' needs 'electricity' to function.