Meaning of electronic in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /əˌlɛkˈtrɑnɪk/

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    electronic

    Etymology

    early 20th century: from electron+ -ic

    Definitions

    1. of or relating to electronics

    Examples

    • « concerned with or using devices that operate on principles governing the behavior of electrons »
    • « electronic devices »
  2. 2. of or concerned with electrons

    Examples

    • « electronic energy »

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