Origin: Latin suffix -al
Electrical has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
An electrical engineer.
"The new solar panels were designed by a brilliant electrical engineer who specialized in renewable energy systems."
In plain English: An electrical is a person who installs and repairs wiring, lights, and other power systems in buildings.
"The building was powered by its own electrical during the storm."
Usage: The word "electrical" is an adjective and should not be used as a noun to refer to a person; instead, use the term "electrical engineer." Calling someone an "electrical" is grammatically incorrect because it attempts to turn a descriptive word into a job title.
relating to or concerned with electricity
"an electrical engineer"
"electrical and mechanical engineering industries"
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
"electric current"
"electric wiring"
"electrical appliances"
"an electrical storm"
Related to electricity (or electronics)
"The electrical storm knocked out power across the entire neighborhood, leaving everyone in the dark for hours."
In plain English: Electrical means having to do with electricity or electric power.
"The new electrical panel needs to be replaced because some of the old wires are frayed."
Usage: Use "electrical" to describe things related to the generation, transmission, or use of electricity, such as electrical wiring or an electrical storm. Avoid using it when you simply mean powered by batteries or plugged in, as those contexts often call for more specific terms like "electric."
The word electrical comes from combining electric with the suffix -al. It was formed to describe things related to or caused by electricity.