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

A newer alternative relies on quantum dots—tiny semiconductor particles that transform electrical energy into colored light.

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She wrote on social media: "We are working to support the population, open roads and restore electrical service."

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Traditional optical routers rely on intricate switch networks and electrical control systems to change light’s path, which adds layers of complexity and limits both speed and performance.

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She later obtained bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees in electrical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she grew interested in computer chips while working in a semiconductor lab as an undergraduate.

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Karen's body had been tied at the wrists using electrical flex and a plastic bag was still over her head.

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