Definitions

1. noun

a female given name, especially among Greeks and people of Greek descent, derived from the Greek word for ‘shining light’.

“The actress Elektra was chosen for the role due to her striking resemblance to the character.”

2. noun

a Greek goddess of electricity and the daughter of Zeus.

“In the myth, Elektra was struck by lightning and became a goddess of electricity.”

3. noun

the electrical discharge that occurs between two charged objects.

“The sparks from the electrical discharge were a sign of the approaching storm.”