energetic

English

/ˌɛnɚˈdʒɛtɪk/, /ˌɛnəˈdʒɛtɪk/

adj
Definitions
  • (science) Possessing or pertaining to energy.
  • Characterised by force or vigour; full of energy; lively, vigorous.
  • (obsolete) Having powerful effects; efficacious, potent.

Etymology

Derived from energeticus derived from Ancient Greek ἐνεργητικός.

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἐνεργητικός

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