electrical — relating to or operated by electricity
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or operated by electricity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks the electrical cord is a snake and keeps attacking it.
- The electrical storm knocked out power to the entire neighborhood.
- He claimed to be an electrical engineer, but couldn't even change a light bulb.
electrical
ADJECTIVE[/ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl/]
relating to or operated by electricity
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Ancient Greek elektron, meaning amber. The Greeks observed that rubbing amber produced static electricity, leading to the concept of electricity itself. The adjective form was created by adding the suffix -al.
Breakdown
elektron (amber) + -ic (quality/property) + -al (adjective suffix) = electrical (relating to or produced by electricity)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat thinks the electrical cord is a snake and keeps attacking it.”
“The electrical storm knocked out power to the entire neighborhood.”
“He claimed to be an electrical engineer, but couldn't even change a light bulb.”
“The electrical appliances consume too much energy.”
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