electrical

American  

[ih-lek-tri-kuhl] / ɪˈlɛk trɪ kəl /

adjective

1. electric.

2. concerned with electricity.

   an electrical consultant.

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electrical British  

/ ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or concerned with electricity

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of electrical

electric + -al ¹

Example Sentences

These ranged from the familiar swinging motion of a pendulum to the nonlinear behavior of electrical circuits, as well as models used in climate science and neural circuits.

From Science Daily

Superconductors are materials that allow electrical current to flow with no resistance.

From Science Daily

From Christmas tree lights to trying out new gifts and gadgets, we often use more electrical equipment than usual over the festive period.

From BBC

Putin’s annual call-in provides a snap shot of issues average Russians care about most, which this year included inflation, electrical outages in the Arctic and social benefits for working parents.

From The Wall Street Journal

At the time he owned and operated a successful automotive electrical company that gave him financial freedom to try his hand at the live music business.

From Los Angeles Times