energy
(noun)
noun
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
Definition categories: phenomenon
2. forceful exertion
- he plays tennis with great energy
Similar word(s): vigor, vigour, zip
Definition categories: attribute, force, forcefulness, strength
3. enterprising or ambitious drive
- Europeans often laugh at American energy
Similar word(s): push
Definition categories: attribute, drive
4. an imaginative lively style (especially style of writing)
- his writing conveys great energy
Similar word(s): muscularity, vigor, vigour, vim
Definition categories: attribute, life, liveliness, spirit, sprightliness
5. a healthy capacity for vigorous activity
- jogging works off my excess energy
Similar word(s): vim, vitality
Definition categories: state, healthiness
6. any source of usable power
- the DOE is responsible for maintaining the energy policy
Definition categories: phenomenon
7. the federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977
Similar word(s): doe
Definition categories: group