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verb

Synonyms & Antonyms

ef​fort​less
adjective
ef·​fort·​less
ˈe-fərt-ləs

Definition

  • showing or requiring little or no effort //effortless power
Other Words
  • ef​fort​less​ly adverb
  • ef​fort​less​ness noun
Examples
  • //She walked with effortless grace.
  • //His writing is known for its seemingly effortless style.
First Known Use
1801, in the meaning defined above
electr-
combining form
variants: or electro-

Definition

  • electricity //electrometer
    electric //electrode electric and //electrochemical electrically //electropositive
  • electrolytic //electroanalysis
  • electron //electrophilic
History and Etymology
New Latin electricus
elec​tric
adjective
elec·​tric
i-ˈlek-trik ē-

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • or elec​tri​cal i-ˈlek-tri-kəl ē- of, relating to, or operated by electricity //an electric current //an electric heater
  • exciting as if by electric shock //an electric performance //an electric personality
    also charged with strong emotion //the room was electric with tension
  • amplifying sound by electronic means —used of a musical instrument //an electric guitar
  • very bright //electric blue <
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    verb

Synonyms & Antonyms

ef​fort​less
adjective
ef·​fort·​less
ˈe-fərt-ləs

Definition

  • showing or requiring little or no effort //effortless power
Other Words
  • ef​fort​less​ly adverb
  • ef​fort​less​ness noun
Examples
  • //She walked with effortless grace.
  • //His writing is known for its seemingly effortless style.
First Known Use
1801, in the meaning defined above
electr-
combining form
variants: or electro-

Definition

  • electricity //electrometer
    electric //electrode electric and //electrochemical electrically //electropositive
  • electrolytic //electroanalysis
  • electron //electrophilic
History and Etymology
New Latin electricus
elec​tric
adjective
elec·​tric
i-ˈlek-trik ē-

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • or elec​tri​cal i-ˈlek-tri-kəl ē- of, relating to, or operated by electricity //an electric current //an electric heater
  • exciting as if by electric shock //an electric performance //an electric personality
    also charged with strong emotion //the room was electric with tension
  • amplifying sound by electronic means —used of a musical instrument //an electric guitar
  • very bright //electric blue <
    us' role='heading' aria-level='1'>
    verb

Synonyms & Antonyms

ef​fort​less
adjective
ef·​fort·​less
ˈe-fərt-ləs

Definition

  • showing or requiring little or no effort //effortless power
Other Words
  • ef​fort​less​ly adverb
  • ef​fort​less​ness noun
Examples
  • //She walked with effortless grace.
  • //His writing is known for its seemingly effortless style.
First Known Use
1801, in the meaning defined above
electr-
combining form
variants: or electro-

Definition

  • electricity //electrometer
    electric //electrode electric and //electrochemical electrically //electropositive
  • electrolytic //electroanalysis
  • electron //electrophilic
History and Etymology
New Latin electricus
elec​tric
adjective
elec·​tric
i-ˈlek-trik ē-

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • or elec​tri​cal i-ˈlek-tri-kəl ē- of, relating to, or operated by electricity //an electric current //an electric heater
  • exciting as if by electric shock //an electric performance //an electric personality
    also charged with strong emotion //the room was electric with tension
  • amplifying sound by electronic means —used of a musical instrument //an electric guitar
  • very bright //electric blue <
    us' role='heading' aria-level='1'>
    verb

Synonyms & Antonyms

ef​fort​less
adjective
ef·​fort·​less
ˈe-fərt-ləs

Definition

  • showing or requiring little or no effort //effortless power
Other Words
  • ef​fort​less​ly adverb
  • ef​fort​less​ness noun
Examples
  • //She walked with effortless grace.
  • //His writing is known for its seemingly effortless style.
First Known Use
1801, in the meaning defined above
electr-
combining form
variants: or electro-

Definition

  • electricity //electrometer
    electric //electrode electric and //electrochemical electrically //electropositive
  • electrolytic //electroanalysis
  • electron //electrophilic
History and Etymology
New Latin electricus
elec​tric
adjective
elec·​tric
i-ˈlek-trik ē-

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • or elec​tri​cal i-ˈlek-tri-kəl ē- of, relating to, or operated by electricity //an electric current //an electric heater
  • exciting as if by electric shock //an electric performance //an electric personality
    also charged with strong emotion //the room was electric with tension
  • amplifying sound by electronic means —used of a musical instrument //an electric guitar
  • very bright //electric blue <
    us' role='heading' aria-level='1'>
    verb

Synonyms & Antonyms

ef​fort​less
adjective
ef·​fort·​less
ˈe-fərt-ləs

Definition

  • showing or requiring little or no effort //effortless power
Other Words
  • ef​fort​less​ly adverb
  • ef​fort​less​ness noun
Examples
  • //She walked with effortless grace.
  • //His writing is known for its seemingly effortless style.
First Known Use
1801, in the meaning defined above
electr-
combining form
variants: or electro-

Definition

  • electricity //electrometer
    electric //electrode electric and //electrochemical electrically //electropositive
  • electrolytic //electroanalysis
  • electron //electrophilic
History and Etymology
New Latin electricus
elec​tric
adjective
elec·​tric
i-ˈlek-trik ē-

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • or elec​tri​cal i-ˈlek-tri-kəl ē- of, relating to, or operated by electricity //an electric current //an electric heater
  • exciting as if by electric shock //an electric performance //an electric personality
    also charged with strong emotion //the room was electric with tension
  • amplifying sound by electronic means —used of a musical instrument //an electric guitar
  • very bright //electric blue <
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