electronic
//ˌɛl.ɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk//
Forms
- Plural
- electronics
Definitions
1.Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.
2.Operating on the physical behavior of electrons, especially in semiconductors.
3.Of or pertaining to digital or computer technology.
4.Generated or transmitted by an electronic device.
1.A device which runs on electricity.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #2732
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Etymology
Etymology tree
Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron)bor.
Latin ēlectrum
Proto-Indo-European *-ikos
Proto-Italic *-ikos
Latin -icus
New Latin ēlectricusbor.
English electric
Proto-Indo-European *h₁ey-
Proto-Indo-European *h₁éyti
Proto-Hellenic *éimi
Ancient Greek ἰόν (ión)der.
English ion