electrical

e-lec-tri-cal · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Relating to, operating by, or producing electricity.

  2. 2.

    Concerned with the supply or use of electricity as a profession or field of study.

Phrases & expressions

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    electrical fault — a problem in an electrical system
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    electrical fire — a fire caused by faulty wiring or electrical equipment
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    electrical storm — a storm with lightning

Related words

Antonyms: manual, mechanical
See also: electric, electricity, electrify, electronic
Synonyms: electric

Etymology

From English electric (from Latin electricus, from Greek elektron "amber") + suffix -al. The word emerged in the early 18th century as the science of electricity developed.