electronics
/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪks/
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: 4.19 in modern English
15
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
9
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
The study and use of electrical devices that operate by controlling the flow of electrons or other electrically charged particles or by converting the flow of charged particles to or from other forms of energy.
Countable; Uncountable
noun
Devices which require the flow of electrons through conductors and semiconductors in order to perform their function; devices that operate on electrical power (battery or outlet)
Countable; Uncountable
Example Sentences
- "Electronics is a popular subject."
- "Look at all the electronics in this room!"
- "The electronics is the difference between a modern and an old-fashioned thermostat."
- "The electronics are completely updated."
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 blend English electron ▲ Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic Old English -as Middle English -es English -s English -ics English electronics From electron + -ics.
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪks/
- British English: /ˌɛl.ɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪks/