energetic
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ərˈdʒɛt adjective
1.
possessing or exhibiting energy, especially in abundance; vigorous: an energetic leader.
2.
powerful in action or effect; effective: to take energetic measures against crime.
Also, en·er·get·i·cal.
Origin:
1645–55; < Greek energētikós, equivalent to energē- (en- en-2 + ergē-, variant stem of ergeîn to be active; see energy) + -tikos -tic
1645–55; < Greek energētikós, equivalent to energē- (en- en-2 + ergē-, variant stem of ergeîn to be active; see energy) + -tikos -tic
Related forms
en·er·get·i·cal·ly, adverb
hy·per·en·er·get·ic, adjective
non·en·er·get·ic, adjective
non·en·er·get·i·cal·ly, adverb
qua·si-en·er·get·ic, adjective
qua·si-en·er·get·i·cal·ly, adverb
su·per·en·er·get·ic, adjective
su·per·en·er·get·i·cal·ly, adverb
ul·tra·en·er·get·ic, adjective
un·en·er·get·ic, adjective
un·en·er·get·i·cal·ly, adverb
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energetic (ˌɛnəˈdʒɛtɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| having or showing much energy or force; vigorous | |
| ener'getically | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
energetic
1650s, powerful, from Gk. energetikos active, from energein (see energy). Meaning active in English is from late 18c.
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Example sentences
Something with an energetic potential has to have always been in existence.
Billions of new stars will be formed by the energetic collision, scientists say.
They're prosperous, energetic, interested in their work and great pals.
Scientists have developed software programs to perform calculations based on atomic sizes and energetic interactions.
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