🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

Energia

Pronunciation / Transliteration: e.neˈdʒi.a

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Énergie/e.nɛʁ.ʒi/
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"L'energia solare è una fonte di energia rinnovabile."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The capacity to do work or produce change; power.

    "The sun provides energy that sustains life on Earth."
  2. 2

    A source of usable power, such as electricity or fuel.

    "Renewable energy sources are becoming increasingly important."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'énergie' originates from the Greek word 'energeia', which means 'activity' or 'operation'. It was adopted into Latin as 'energia' and later into Old French before becoming the modern French term. The meaning has evolved to encompass the concept of power and vitality in various contexts.

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