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"Electric" vs. "electrical": unplugging the differences and connections
Reviewed and edited by 
Anwar Kareem 13/10/2024, 16:52
Anwar Kareem 13/10/2024, 16:52English.me team member
What is similar?
Both "electric" and "electrical" are related to electricity. They describe things that pertain to or involve electricity.
What is different?
"Electric" generally describes something that directly uses or produces electricity, like electric cars or electric lights, whereas "electrical" is often used in a broader context to refer to things related to electricity, like electrical engineering or electrical currents.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Electrical- She is studying electrical engineering at university.
- The building's electrical system was upgraded for safety.
- There was an electrical fault that caused the blackout.
- He bought a new electric car last week.
- The electric bill was higher this month.
- They used an electric drill to make the holes.
Difference
