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

Ivy had hoped starting secondary school in 2024 would provide her with more freedom, which is why her mum Emma applied to Whizz Kidz for an electrical attachment for Ivy's wheelchair to make life easier.

From BBC

In September 2023, seemingly innocuous clouds turned into a sudden electrical storm on the summit of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s shocking to find someone who’s not toting a gun,” said Frame, 61, who teaches mechatronics — a mix of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and computer science.

From Los Angeles Times

He later attended Dixie Technical College, where school officials said he was in his third-year of study in the electrical apprenticeship program.

From Los Angeles Times

Matt Gray, who is Meadowhall's head of property services, started out as an eager electrical apprentice at the age of 17.

From BBC