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electric vs electrical
Electric describes a thing that works by electricity (an electric car, an electric guitar); electrical is more general, about electricity as a system or subject (electrical equipment, an electrical engineer).
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| electricadjective/ɪˈlek.trɪk/ | Meaning Working with or producing electricity. | Goes with electric car | Example My older brother just bought an electric car last week. |
| electricaladjective/ɪˈlek.trɪ.kəl/ | Meaning using, producing or connected with electricity | Goes with electrical engineer | Example The fire was caused by an electrical fault in the kitchen. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The wiring in the old house is unsafe.