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electrical

[ ih-lek-tri-kuh l ]
/ ɪˈlɛk trɪ kəl /
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adjective

electric.
concerned with electricity: an electrical consultant.

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RELATED WORDS

electronic, mechanical, computerized, automatic, robotic, mechanized, magnetic, motorized, programmed, rousing, dynamic, tense, stirring, AC, DC, voltaic, charged, exciting, stimulating, thrilling

Nearby words

electric torch, electric wave, electric-arc furnace, electric-arc welding, electric-discharge lamp, electrical, electrical alternation, electrical axis, electrical degree, electrical engineer, electrical engineering

Origin of electrical

electric + -al1
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British Dictionary definitions for electrical

electrical

/ (ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl) /

adjective

of, relating to, or concerned with electricity
Derived Formselectrically, adverb

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See electronic
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Word Origin and History for electrical

electrical

adj.

"relating to electricity, run by electricity," 1746, from electric + -al (1). Earlier (1630s) synonymous with electric. Related: Electrically.

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper

Science definitions for electrical

electric

[ ĭ-lĕk′trĭk ]

Relating to or operated by electricity. Compare electronic.
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