Electrodynamical

/ɪˌlɛktroʊdaɪˈnæmɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to electrodynamic principles; another form of electrodynamic, sometimes used in more formal or older scientific writing.

Etymology

From electrodynamic + -al (adjectival suffix). The -al suffix offers a slight stylistic variation of the same meaning, common in 19th-century scientific literature.

Kelly Says

While electrodynamic and electrodynamical mean the same thing, scientists today prefer the shorter form—but you'll still find the longer version in older textbooks and formal papers.

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