HyperDic: energy

English > 7 senses of the word energy / Energy:
NOUNphenomenonenergy, free energy(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work
attributeenergy, vigor, vigour, zipforceful exertion
attributeenergy, push, get-up-and-goenterprising or ambitious drive
attributeenergy, muscularity, vigor, vigour, viman imaginative lively style (especially style of writing)
stateenergy, vim, vitalitya healthy capacity for vigorous activity
phenomenonenergyany source of usable power
groupEnergy, Department of Energy, Energy Department, DOEthe federal department responsible / responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States
energy / Energy > pronunciation
Soundseh'nerjhiy
RhymesAgee ... zoology: 128 rhymes with jhiy...
English > energy: 7 senses > noun 1, phenomenon
Meaning(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs.
Example"energy can take a wide variety of forms"
Synonymfree energy
Categoryphysics, natural philosophyThe science of matter and energy and their interactions
Narroweractivation energy, energy of activationThe energy that an atomic system must acquire before a process (such as an emission or reaction) can occur
alternative energyenergy derived from sources that do not use up natural resources or harm the environment
atomic energy, nuclear energyThe energy released by a nuclear reaction
binding energy, separation energyThe energy required to separate particles from a molecule or atom or nucleus
chemical energyThat part of the energy in a substance that can be released by a chemical reaction
electricity, electrical energy, powerEnergy made available by the flow of electric charge through a conductor
energy level, energy stateA definite stable energy that a physical system can have
heat, heat energyA form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
mechanical energyEnergy in a mechanical form
radiant energyEnergy that is transmitted in the form of (electromagnetic) radiation
radiationEnergy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays / rays or waves or particles
rest energyThe energy equivalent to the mass of a particle at rest in an inertial frame of reference
work(physics) a manifestation of energy
Broaderphysical phenomenonA natural phenomenon involving the physical properties of matter and energy
Spanishenergía
Catalanenergia
Adjectiveshigh-energyof or relating to elementary particles having energies of hundreds of thousands of electron volts
Verbsenergizecause to be alert and energetic
energizeraise to a higher energy level
English > energy: 7 senses > noun 2, attribute
Meaningforceful exertion.
Example"he plays tennis with great energy"
Synonymsvigor, vigour, zip
Narrowerathleticism, strenuosityIntense energy
Broaderforce, forcefulness, strengthPhysical energy or intensity
Spanishenergía, fuerza, vigor
Catalanenergia, vigor
Adjectivesenergeticpossessing or exerting or displaying energy
Verbsenergizecause to be alert and energetic
energizeraise to a higher energy level
English > energy: 7 senses > noun 3, attribute
Meaningenterprising or ambitious drive.
Example"Europeans often laugh at American energy"
Synonymspush, get-up-and-go
Narrowersecond windrenewed energy or strength to continue an undertaking
BroaderdriveThe trait of being highly motivated
Spanishbrío, energia, energía
Catalanenergia, espenta
Adjectivesenergeticworking hard to promote an enterprise
Verbsenergizecause to be alert and energetic
English > energy: 7 senses > noun 4, attribute
MeaningAn imaginative lively style (especially style of writing).
Example"his writing conveys great energy"
Synonymsmuscularity, vigor, vigour, vim
Narrowervitality, verveAn energetic / energetic style
Broaderliveliness, life, spirit, sprightlinessanimation and energy in action or expression / expression
Spanishenergía, nervio, vigor
Catalanenergia, nervi, vigor
Verbsenergizeraise to a higher energy level
English > energy: 7 senses > noun 5, state
MeaningA healthy capacity for vigorous activity.
Example"jogging works off my excess energy"
Synonymsvim, vitality
Narrowerjuiceenergetic / energetic vitality
qi, chi, ch'i, kiThe circulating life energy that in Chinese philosophy is thought to be inherent in all things
Broadergood health, healthinessThe state of being vigorous and free from bodily or mental disease
Spanishenergía, vitalidad
Catalanenergia, vitalitat
Adjectivesenergeticpossessing or exerting or displaying energy
Verbsenergizecause to be alert and energetic
energizeraise to a higher energy level
English > energy: 7 senses > noun 6, phenomenon
MeaningAny source of usable power.
Example"the DOE is responsible for maintaining the energy policy"
Broaderphysical phenomenonA natural phenomenon involving the physical properties of matter and energy
English > Energy: 7 senses > noun 7, group
MeaningThe federal department responsible / responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977.
SynonymsDepartment of Energy, Energy Department, DOE
PartsDepartment of Energy Intelligence, DOEIAn agency that collects political and economic and technical information about energy matters and makes the Department of Energy's technical and analytical expertise available to other members of the Intelligence Community
Broaderexecutive departmentA federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States
Spanishministerio de energía
Catalanministeri d'energia

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