energy
en·er·gy (ĕnʹər-jē)n. pl. en·er·gies 1. The capacity for work or vigorous activity; vigor; power. See Synonyms at strength. 2. a. Exertion of vigor or power: a project requiring a great deal of time and energy. b. Vitality and intensity of expression: a speech delivered with energy and emotion. 3. a. Usable heat or power: Each year Americans consume a high percentage of the world's energy. b. A source of usable power, such as petroleum or coal. 4. Physics. The capacity of a physical system to do work. [French énergie, from Late Latin energīa, from Greek energeia, from energos, active : en-, in, at; see en-2 + ergon, work; See werg- in Indo-European Roots.]
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