n.
Pronunciation: i- ˌ lek- ' tri-s ə -t ē , ē - ˌ , - ' tris-t ē
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -ties
Date: 1646
1 a : a fundamental form of energy observable in positive and negative forms that occurs naturally (as in lightning) or is produced (as in a generator) and that is expressed in terms of the movement and interaction of electrons b : electric current or power
2 : a science that deals with the phenomena and laws of electricity
3 : keen contagious excitement <could feel the electricity in the room>