adj.
Pronunciation: ˌ e-n ə r- ' je-tik
Function: adjective
Etymology: Greek energ ē tikos, from energein to be active, from energos
Date: 1651
1 : operating with or marked by vigor or effect
2 : marked by energy : STRENUOUS <an energetic walk>
3 : of or relating to energy < energetic equation>
synonyms see VIGOROUS
– en · er · get · i · cal · ly \ -ti-k( ə -)l ē \ adverb