Electronic
/ɪˌlekˈtrɒnɪk/
Definitions
Relating to or operated by the controlled movement of electrons, especially in devices like computers and other digital equipment.
/ɪˌlekˈtrɒnɪk/
Relating to electronics or containing electronic components.
The store sells electronic gadgets like smartphones and tablets.
💡 Simply: Electronic is like the special language computers and other gadgets speak. If something is electronic, it uses electricity and little computer-like parts to do cool things! Imagine your favorite video game console – it's full of electronic parts making the game work.
👶 For kids: Electronic means something uses electricity and tiny parts to do things, like your TV or a toy car!
More Examples
The electronic components in the circuit board were damaged.
Electronic communication has revolutionized the way people interact.
How It's Used
"The new car has electronic stability control."
"The company specializes in electronic manufacturing services."
Idioms & expressions
electronic device
A device that operates using electronic circuits.
"Mobile phones, tablets and laptops are examples of electronic devices."
electronic mail
A system of exchanging messages ('emails') between computers over a network.
"I received an electronic mail regarding the meeting."
From Late Latin *electronicus*, from Greek *ēlektron* (amber), which when rubbed, attracts small objects due to static electricity. The term gained prominence with the advent of vacuum tubes and then semiconductors.
The term gained prominence in the early 20th century with the invention of the vacuum tube and then the transistor. Before that 'electrical' was often used.
Memory tip
Think of 'electric' and 'computer' combined. Electronic devices use tiny electrons!