electronic

CEFRB1

/ˌɛl.ɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/

adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Using or relating to devices that work with electricity and circuits.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Generated or transmitted by an electronic device.

Examples

  • Airline passengers no longer have to turn off all electronic devices while on the plane.

  • In recent years electronic computers have become increasingly important.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˌi.lɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪk/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings
  1. Operating on the physical behavior of electrons, especially in semiconductors.

  2. Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.

  3. Of or pertaining to digital or computer technology.

More examples

In context
  • The use of electronic computers is growing rapidly.

  • electronic mail

  • electronic music

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

She bought an blank calendar to store appointments digitally.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

adjective

From electron + -ic.