Energy (Noun)
Meaning 1
(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".
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Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
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- The potential energy of the object is directly proportional to its height.
- Renewable sources such as solar and wind provide a cleaner form of energy compared to fossil fuels.
- The first law of thermodynamics states that the total energy of a closed system remains constant.
- Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion.
- Nuclear reactions involve the conversion of mass into energy as per the famous equation E=mc^2.
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- Electrical Energy
- Energy State
- Nuclear Energy
- Power
- Heat Energy
- Separation Energy
- Energy Of Activation
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Meaning 2
A healthy capacity for vigorous activity; "jogging works off my excess energy"; "he seemed full of vim and vigor".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The kids had boundless energy and were always on the go.
- After a good night's sleep, she felt refreshed and full of energy.
- He was a bundle of energy, always looking for the next adventure.
- The team's energy was palpable as they took to the field for the championship game.
- The morning jog helped to burn off some of his excess energy.
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Meaning 3
An imaginative lively style (especially style of writing); "his writing conveys great energy"; "a remarkable muscularity of style".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 4
The federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977.
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Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
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Meaning 5
Forceful exertion; "he plays tennis with great energy"; "he's full of zip".
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Meaning 6
Any source of usable power; "the DOE is responsible for maintaining the energy policy".
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Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Meaning 7
Enterprising or ambitious drive; "Europeans often laugh at American energy".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- Her entrepreneurial spirit and boundless energy propelled her startup to rapid success.
- The company's youthful CEO brought a welcome injection of energy to the stagnant boardroom.
- He attributed his achievements to the high energy levels he had always maintained since college.
- Their sales team's infectious energy and enthusiasm were crucial in landing the major client.
- Critics have long accused her of lacking the energy and vision required to tackle the nation's problems.