Energetic

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -É›tɪk

Alternative forms

• energetick obsolete

Origin

From Ancient Greek ἐνεργητικός, from ἐνεργέω (energeō, "to be active"), from ἐνεργός (energos, "active")

Full definition of energetic

Adjective

1. Possessing, exerting, or displaying energy.Cosmic rays are energetic particles from outer space.Those kids are so energetic: they want to run around playing all day.
2. Of or relating to energy.energetic laws

Usage notes

Nouns to which "energetic" is often applied: person, man, woman, child, life, material, particle, ion, healing, anatomy, etc.

Where non-English languages use an adjective analogous to "energetic", English often uses "energy" attributively: "energy efficiency" is much more common than "energetic efficiency".

Derived terms

• energetically