electric
US
/ɪˈlɛktrɪk/
UK
/ɪˈlɛktrɪk/
Meaning
Using electricity to operate or provide power instead of relying on fuel or human effort.
बिजली से चलने या काम करने वाला, जैसे बिजली की कार या केतली।
Examples
“She bought an electric car to make her daily commute cheaper.”
“An electric kettle can boil water in just a few minutes.”
“The bus is electrically powered, so it produces no exhaust fumes on the road.”
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Not natural: We need an electric wire checked before switching on the lights.
Better: We need an electrical wire checked before switching on the lights.
Electrical usually describes wiring and systems; electric commonly describes devices or vehicles that use electricity.
तारों और सिस्टम के लिए आमतौर पर electrical कहते हैं; बिजली से चलने वाली चीज़ों के लिए electric कहते हैं।
Not natural: This kettle is electricity, so you can use it to boil water.
Better: This is an electric kettle, so you can use it to boil water.
Electricity is the power source; electric describes a device that uses that power.
Electricity बिजली या ऊर्जा का नाम है; electric उस उपकरण को बताते हैं जो बिजली से चलता है।
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Use electric for devices and vehicles that run on electricity; use electrical for wiring, systems, and related work.
बिजली से चलने वाले उपकरणों और गाड़ियों के लिए electric कहें; तारों, सिस्टम और उनसे जुड़े काम के लिए electrical कहें।