electrical

[ih-lek-tri-kuhl]

adjective

1. electric.

2. concerned with electricity.

   an electrical consultant.

electrical

/ ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or concerned with electricity

Other Word Forms

• electrically adverb
• nonelectrical adjective
• nonelectrically adverb
• preelectrical adjective
• preelectrically adverb
• unelectrical adjective
• unelectrically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of electrical¹

electric + -al ¹

Example Sentences

This nature-integrated configuration cuts the device's weight by about 80 percent and lowers cost by about 50 percent while maintaining similar electrical output compared to conventional systems.

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Malaysia’s trade ministry will release October trade data on Wednesday afternoon, with markets watching for whether export growth remains supported by electrical and electronics shipments despite pressure on other sectors from U.S. tariffs.

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Their light sensitivity could support future technologies that rely on optical signals instead of electrical currents, including faster and cooler computer chips, highly responsive sensors and flexible optoelectronic systems.

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The team discovered that the cells responsible for adjusting anxiety levels are not neurons, which typically relay long-distance electrical signals and form circuits throughout the body.

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Researchers are exploring a new generation of computers that operate using light, or photons, instead of electrical currents.

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