"energic" meaning in English

See energic in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more energic [comparative], most energic [superlative], energical [alternative]
Etymology: Compare French énergique. Etymology templates: {{cog|fr|énergique}} French énergique Head templates: {{en-adj}} energic (comparative more energic, superlative most energic)
  1. In a state of action; acting; operating.
    Sense id: en-energic-en-adj-fqZZgZJo Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 3 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 54 46 Disambiguation of Pages with 3 entries: 65 35 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 65 35
  2. Having energy or great power; energetic.
    Sense id: en-energic-en-adj-E1qHQ295 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 54 46
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Derived forms: exoenergic, isenergic, nonenergic

Alternative forms

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          "text": "the energic faculty that we call will"
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          "text": "the energic faculty that we call will"
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