Pronunciation

/ɪˈlektrɪkəl/

Definitions

• Adjective: Relating to electricity or its properties. For example: “The electrical engineer designed a new circuit board.”
  • Definition Extension: Describing devices, systems, or processes that use or generate electricity. For instance: “Electrical appliances like refrigerators and washing machines consume a lot of power.”

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The company specializes in the installation of electrical wiring for homes.”
• “She studied electrical engineering at the university.”
• “Make sure to unplug the electrical equipment during a thunderstorm.”

Phrases

• “Electrical current” refers to the flow of electric charge in a conductor.
• “Electrical energy” is the energy derived from the movement of charged particles (electrons).
• “Electrical circuit” is a complete path through which an electric current can flow.

Synonyms

• Electric
• Power-driven
• Electro-technical
• Voltanic
• Galvanic

Antonyms

• Nonelectric
• Mechanical
• Non-electric

Derived Forms

• Noun: Electricity (the physical phenomenon associated with the presence and flow of electric charge)
• Adverb: Electrically (in a manner powered by or relating to electricity; “This device operates electrically.”)

Note: Unlike many words that have multiple parts of speech, “electrical” is primarily an adjective and does not commonly function as other parts of speech such as a noun or verb.