electrical
gb/ɪlˈɛktɹɪkəl/ us/ɪlˈɛktɹɪkəl/
B1
English
~ 2400
Senses
0 senses
adjective
B1
property
1
related to electricity
About or using electricity.
Usage pattern:
[electrical] [noun]
Common mistake:
Learners often confuse 'electric' and 'electrical'. Use 'electrical' for general matters or systems and 'electric' for specific devices.
Synonyms
electric (Often interchangeable, but 'electric' is more common for devices and machines, while 'electrical' is often used for systems or general matters relating to electricity.)
Antonyms
non-electrical (Describes something that does not use or involve electricity.)
Collocations
electrical equipment
|electrical power
|electrical signal
|electrical engineer
|electrical system
Themes
science
|technology
|engineering
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The building had serious electrical problems after the storm.
- He studied electrical engineering at university.
- Please turn off all electrical devices before leaving the lab.
- The electrician repaired the electrical wiring in the kitchen.
- Electrical safety is very important in this factory.
Learner examples
- This room has many electrical lights.
- My father is an electrical engineer.
- We need to fix the electrical wires.
- Be careful with electrical machines.
- The shop sells electrical tools.
Grammar
Dictionary form
electrical
IPA
GB/ɪlˈɛktɹɪkəl/
US/ɪlˈɛktɹɪkəl/
Syllables & stress
elec - tric - al (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tric)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: electrical
Word family
Expressions
electrical circuit
1/ɪlˈɛktɹɪkəl sˈɚkɪt/
fixed phrase
technical
path for electric current
A closed path that electricity can move through.
Examples
- The lamp stopped working because the electrical circuit was broken.
- An electrical circuit must be complete for the light to turn on.
electrical engineering
1/ɪlˈɛktɹɪkəl ˈɛnd͡ʒənˈɪɹɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
engineering with electricity and electronics
The work and study of making and fixing things that use electricity.
Examples
- She decided to major in electrical engineering.
- Electrical engineering covers topics from power generation to microchips.
electrical power
1/ɪlˈɛktɹɪkəl pˈaʊɚ/
fixed phrase
energy from electricity
Energy that comes from electricity.
Examples
- The city suffered a loss of electrical power during the storm.
- Electrical power is essential for modern life.
electrical wiring
1/ɪlˈɛktɹɪkəl wˈaɪɹɪŋ/
fixed phrase
system of wires for electricity
Wires that carry electricity inside a building or machine.
Examples
- The old house needs new electrical wiring.
- Faulty electrical wiring can cause fires.
electrical appliance
1/ɪlˈɛktɹɪkəl əplˈaɪəns/
fixed phrase
device that uses electricity
A machine or tool that works using electricity.
Examples
- The store sells all kinds of electrical appliances.
- Always keep electrical appliances away from water.
- A fridge is an example of an electrical appliance.
- The label lists how much power the electrical appliance uses each year.
- Parents should teach children how to use electrical appliances safely.