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How do you spell Electricity?

Correct spelling

electricity

ELECTRIC + ITY.

Why is electricity spelled this way?

From Greek elektron, amber. Rubbing amber produces static charge — the ancient Greeks discovered electricity through a golden fossilized resin, naming a force after a gem.

Common misspellings of electricity

electrictyelectrisityelecticityelectricety

Example

The electricity went out during the storm.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "electricity". ELECTRIC + ITY.
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Other commonly misspelled words

impediment impervious impetuous implacable

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