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Energetik

From New Latin energeticus (16th c.), or its source, Ancient Greek ἐνεργητικός (energētikós), from ἐνεργέω (energéō, “to be active”), from ἐνεργός (energós, “active”). By surface analysis, Energie +‎ -etik.

Adjective

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energetic (comparative more energetic, superlative most energetic)

  1. (sciences) Possessing or pertaining to energy. [from 19th c.]
    Cosmic rays are energetic particles from outer space.
    energetic laws
  2. Characterised by force or vigour; full of energy; lively, vigorous, furious. [from 18th c.]
    Those kids are so energetic: they want to run around playing all day.
  3. (obsolete) Having powerful effects; efficacious, potent. [17th–20th c.]
  4. (grammar) Of or relating to certain Arabic verb forms that emphasize or intensify the meaning.
Usage notes
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  • Where non-English languages use an adjective analogous to energetic, English often uses energy attributively. For example, energy efficiencyis much more common than energetic efficiency.

Possibly from a clipping of energetic materials.

Noun

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energetic (plural energetics)

  1. (materials science, chiefly in the plural) Any material used for its release of energy, either as an explosive, propellant, or for pyrotechniceffects.
Hyponyms
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  • explosive, propellant, pyrotechnic

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