Main Entry: elec·tric·i·ty

Pronunciation: \i-ˌlek-ˈtri-sə-tē, ē-ˌ, -ˈtris-tē\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural elec·tric·i·ties

Date: 1646

1 a : a fundamental form of energy observable in positive and negative forms that occurs naturally (as in lightning) or is produced (as in a generator) and that is expressed in terms of the movement and interaction of electrons b : electric current or power
2 : a science that deals with the phenomena and laws of electricity
3 : keen contagious excitement <could feel the electricity in the room>