Definitions

1. noun

A woman in Greek mythology who murdered her father Clytemnestra to avenge her mother Agamemnon.

“In the play ‘Electra’ by Sophocles, Electra is a symbol of justice and revenge.”

2. noun

A type of electrical discharge, especially a high-voltage spark or corona discharge.

“The sparks of the electrical discharge were like tiny electras in the night air.”

3. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of Electra, especially in Greek mythology.

“The tragic character of Electra is a classic example of electra complex.”