Word
electrical
Phoneticselec·tri·cal
US/ɪˈɫɛktɹɪkəɫ/
UK/ɪlˈɛktɹɪkəl/
Definitions
01related to electricity
A2 · Elementary
adj. related to electricity or using electricity to work.
adj. pertaining to, produced by, or operated by electricity.
“The storm caused an electrical fault that left the whole street without power.”
“The building's electrical system requires a complete overhaul to meet modern safety standards and accommodate the increased power demands of the server room.”
Pitfall
I need an electric engineer to fix the wiring.
I need an electrical engineer to fix the wiring.
Use 'electrical' for general fields, systems, or professions (electrical engineering), and 'electric' for specific things that produce or run on electricity (electric guitar).
Antonyms
02an engineer
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Technology Informal
n. a person whose job is to design or fix electrical systems.
n. a professional practitioner of electrical engineering.
“The company is looking to hire a senior electrical for the new project.”
“After years working as a lead electrical on offshore rigs, he transitioned into a consultancy role for renewable energy firms.”
Usage
Usually functions as a shortened form of 'electrical engineer' in workplace jargon.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “electrical” in context.
Etymology
From electric + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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