Containing electricity, or capable of exhibiting it when excited by friction: as, an electric body, such as amber or glass.Pertaining to or consisting in electricity: as, electric power; an electric discharge.Derived from or produced by electricity: as, an electric shock; an electric light.Conveying electricity; producing electricity; communicating a shock by electricity: as, an electric machine; electric wires; the electric eel or fish.Operated by electricity: as, an electric bell; an electric railway.Figuratively, full of fire, spirit, or passion, and capable of communicating it to others; magnetic.n. A body or substance capable of exhibiting electricity by means of friction or otherwise, and of resisting the passage of it from one body to another. See electricity.See motor.n. A railway or car operated by electricity: usually in the plural.