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Definition of Energy
1. Noun. (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs. "Energy can take a wide variety of forms"
Category relationships: Natural Philosophy, Physics
Generic synonyms: Physical Phenomenon
Specialized synonyms: Activation Energy, Energy Of Activation, Alternative Energy, Atomic Energy, Nuclear Energy, Binding Energy, Separation Energy, Chemical Energy, Electrical Energy, Electricity, Energy Level, Energy State, Rest Energy, Work, Heat, Heat Energy, Mechanical Energy, Radiant Energy, Radiation
Derivative terms: Energize, Energize
2. Noun. Forceful exertion. "He's full of zip"
Generic synonyms: Force, Forcefulness, Strength
Specialized synonyms: Athleticism, Strenuosity
Derivative terms: Energetic, Energize, Energize, Vigorous, Vigorous, Zippy
3. Noun. Enterprising or ambitious drive. "Europeans often laugh at American energy"
Generic synonyms: Drive
Specialized synonyms: Second Wind
Derivative terms: Energetic, Energize, Push, Push, Push, Pushy
4. Noun. An imaginative lively style (especially style of writing). "A remarkable muscularity of style"
Generic synonyms: Life, Liveliness, Spirit, Sprightliness
Specialized synonyms: Verve, Vitality
Derivative terms: Energize
5. Noun. A healthy capacity for vigorous activity. "He seemed full of vim and vigor"
Generic synonyms: Good Health, Healthiness
Specialized synonyms: Juice, Ch'i, Chi, Ki, Qi
Derivative terms: Energetic, Energize, Energize, Vital
6. Noun. Any source of usable power. "The DOE is responsible for maintaining the energy policy"
7. Noun. The federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977.
Generic synonyms: Executive Department
Terms within: Department Of Energy Intelligence, Doei
Definition of Energy
1. n. Internal or inherent power; capacity of acting, operating, or producing an effect, whether exerted or not; as, men possessing energies may suffer them to lie inactive.
Definition of Energy
1. Noun. The impetus behind all motion and all activity. ¹
2. Noun. The capacity to do work. ¹
3. Noun. (context: physics) A quantity that denotes the ability to do work and is measured in a unit dimensioned in mass × distance²/time² (ML²/T²) or the equivalent. ¹
4. Noun. (context: New Age jargon) An intangible, modifiable force (often characterized as either 'positive' or 'negative') believed to emanate from a person, place or thing and which is (or can be) preserved and transferred in human interactions; shared mood or group habit; a vibe, a feeling, an impression. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Energy
1. the capacity for vigorous activity [n -GIES]
Medical Definition of Energy
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