Electronic Meaning
/ˌɛl.ɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjOf or pertaining to an electron or electrons.
adjOperating on the physical behavior of electrons, especially in semiconductors.
Sentence Examples
In recent years electronic computers have become increasingly important.
The use of electronic computers is growing rapidly.
Airline passengers no longer have to turn off all electronic devices while on the plane.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She bought an ____ calendar to store appointments digitally.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
In recent years ____ computers have become increasingly important.
Word Origin & History
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 εἶμι (eîmi)der. English ion English electron ▲ Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English electronic From electron + -ic.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"In America alone, people spent $170 billion on “direct marketing”—junk mail of both the physical and electronic varieties—last year. Yet of those who received unsolicited adverts through the post, only 3% bought anything as a result."
— 2013 May 25, “No hiding place”, in The Economist, volume 407, number 8837, page 74:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
She bought an ____ calendar to store appointments digitally.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
In recent years ____ computers have become increasingly important.