Cool MateElectrical
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'.