Synonyms for
Electrical
Definition
relating to electricity or the use of electricity
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Common collocations
- electrical grid
- electrical current
- electrical outlet
- electrical engineering
- electrical shock
- electrical system
- electrical power
Word family
noun electricity
adverb electrically
Usage note
Often used interchangeably with 'electric', but 'electrical' typically refers to the properties or nature of electricity, while 'electric' often describes something that operates by electricity. For example, an 'electrical circuit' versus an 'electric motor'.
Example sentences
- 1. The electrical outlet sparked when I plugged in my phone charger.
- 2. The electrical engineer designed the wiring for the new building.
- 3. The storm knocked out the electrical power in our neighborhood.
- 4. The electrical current flowing through the wires was too strong.
- 5. The electrical system in the car needed to be repaired.
Quotes
Electricity is really just organized lightning. - George Carlin
Electricity is the power that causes all natural phenomena not known to be caused by something else. - Ambrose Bierce
Electricity can be dangerous. My nephew tried to stick a penny into a plug. Whoever said a penny doesn't go far didn't see him shoot across that floor. I told him he was grounded. - Tim Allen
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