quasienergetic
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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| —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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