energetic

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   possessing or exerting or displaying energy

   an energetic fund raiser for the college

2. 2
   adj

   Possessing or pertaining to energy.

   Cosmic rays are energetic particles from outer space.

3. 3
   adj

   Characterised by force or vigour; full of energy; lively, vigorous, furious.

   Those kids are so energetic: they want to run around playing all day.

4. 4
   adj

   Having powerful effects; efficacious, potent.

   At these energetic sounds, the sun hid himself beneath a gloomy cloud; and the waters of two little lakes, that were naturally clearer than crystal, became of a colour like blood.

5. 5
   noun

   Any material used for its release of energy, either as an explosive, propellant, or for pyrotechnic effects.

   Unfortunately, conventional nanoporous energetics can have poor long-term storage stability, and can be dangerously unstable, severely limiting their usefulness.

6. 6
   adj

   working hard to promote an enterprise

7. 7
   adj

   Of or relating to certain Arabic verb forms that emphasize or intensify the meaning.

Etymology

From New Latin energeticus (16th c.), or its source, Ancient Greek ἐνεργητικός (energētikós), from ἐνεργέω (energéō, “to be active”), from ἐνεργός (energós, “active”). By surface analysis, energy + -etic.