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en⋅er⋅get⋅ic

[en-er-jet-ik]
–adjective
1. possessing or exhibiting energy, esp. 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; < Gk energētikós, equiv. to energē- (en- en- 2 + ergē-, var. s. of ergeîn to be active; see energy ) + -tikos -tic


en⋅er⋅get⋅i⋅cal⋅ly, adverb


1. See active. 2. effectual, strong, potent.
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en·er·get·ic   (ěn'ər-jět'ĭk)   
adj.  
  1. Possessing, exerting, or displaying energy. See Synonyms at active.

  2. Of or relating to energy.


[Greek energētikos, from energein, to be active, from energos, active; see energy.]
en'er·get'i·cal·ly adv.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: en·er·get·ic
Pronunciation: "en-&r-'jet-ik
Function: adjective
: of or relating to energy <energeticequation>
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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