1630s, "giving off electricity when rubbed," from electric + -al (1). Meaning "relating to electricity, run by electricity" is from 1746. Related: Electrically.
an electrical engineer
electrical and mechanical engineering industries
electrical appliances
an electrical storm
elector
electoral
electorate
Electra
electric
electrical
electrician
electricity
electrification
electrify
electro-
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