ELECTRICITY
/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/
11 letters · 5 syllables · noun
Definition of ELECTRICITY
Originally, a property of amber and certain other nonconducting substances to attract lightweight material when rubbed, or the cause of this property; now understood to be a phenomenon caused by the distribution and movement of charged subatomic particles and their interaction with the electromagnetic field.
The study of electrical phenomena; the branch of science dealing with such phenomena.
A feeling of excitement; a thrill.
"Opening night for the new production had an electricity unlike other openings."
Examples of ELECTRICITY in a Sentence
- "Opening night for the new production had an electricity unlike other openings."
Word Details
Is ELECTRICITY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ELECTRICITY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ELECTRICITY uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ELECTRICITY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | l | e | c | t | r | i | c | i | t | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ELECTRICITY
100 words from the letters in ELECTRICITY
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How to Use ELECTRICITY in Word Games
ELECTRICITY is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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