Electric Power

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Pronunciation: /ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈpaʊər/

Definitions of electric power

noun a form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles (such as electrons or protons), either statically as an accumulation of charge or dynamically as a current

Example Sentences

A1 Electric power comes from power plants.

A2 People use electric power to light their homes and charge their devices.

B1 Electric power is essential for running modern appliances and machinery.

B2 The demand for electric power has been steadily increasing with the rise of technology.

C1 Renewable sources of electric power, such as solar and wind energy, are becoming more popular.

C2 The government is investing in infrastructure to improve the distribution of electric power across the country.

Examples of electric power in a Sentence

formal The city relies on electric power to keep the lights on and the buildings running.

informal I forgot to pay the electric bill, so now we're out of power.

slang I'm gonna hook up my new speakers to the electric power and blast some tunes.

figurative Her charisma was like an electric power, drawing people in wherever she went.

Grammatical Forms of electric power

plural

electric powers

comparative

more electric power

superlative

most electric power

present tense

electric power

future tense

will be electric power

perfect tense

has been electric power

continuous tense

is being electric power

singular

electric power

positive degree

electric power

infinitive

to electric power

gerund

electric powering

participle

electric powered

Origin and Evolution of electric power

First Known Use: 1881 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'electric power' originated from the combination of the words 'electric' and 'power' to describe the energy produced by the flow of electric charge.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the energy generated by the flow of electric charge, 'electric power' has evolved to encompass the broader concept of electricity being used as a source of energy for various applications.