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

Vehicles and electrical equipment have historically caused roughly 2% of fires in the region.

From Los Angeles Times

Yukelson also questioned whether the electrical grid can accommodate the additional load, saying that customers are already subjected to blackouts and brownouts during the summer.

From Los Angeles Times

First, iron ore is dissolved into an acidic solution and then an electrical charge causes the iron to collect onto metal plates.

From BBC

The commission said the utility violated state regulations by failing to cooperate with investigators and not safely maintaining its electrical equipment.

From Los Angeles Times

That reporting also revealed that Edison knew that some of the electrical towers under investigation were long overdue for critical upkeep and were classified as an “ignition risk” in company records.

From Los Angeles Times