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Electrical

UK /["/ɪˈlektrɪkl/"]/US /["/ɪˈlektrɪkl/"]/

Definition

connected with electricity; using or producing electricity

In simple words: Related to electricity; anything that uses or produces electricity.

Examples

  • an electrical fault in the engine
  • **electrical equipment/appliances**
  • **electrical power/energy**

Usage notes

Used in technical and everyday contexts. Appropriate in conversations about devices, safety, and energy. Avoid using when discussing unrelated topics.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think 'electricity' and imagine a spark — 'electrical' sounds like 'electric' with a hint of action!

Collocations

  • electrical engineering
  • electrical circuit
  • electrical appliance
  • electrical system

Synonyms

  • electric
  • power-related
  • current
  • energizing

Antonyms

  • non-electrical
  • manual

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'electric' — 'electrical' relates to systems, while 'electric' describes something powered by electricity.
  • Misused as a noun — 'electrical' is always an adjective.
  • Spelling errors, such as missing the second 'e' or mixing it with 'electronic'.