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10 Language-to-English DictionariesElectronics
/ɪlɛkˈtrɒnɪks/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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The branch of science and technology concerned with the design and application of circuits and devices that use electricity.
"The latest advancements in electronics have led to the development of more efficient solar panels." - 2
Devices or equipment that operate using electronic circuits.
"Smartphones are among the most popular consumer electronics today."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the word 'electron', coined from 'electric' (from Modern Latin electricus, based on Greek elektron meaning 'amber') plus the suffix '-on' denoting a subatomic particle. The plural-ending noun 'electronics' emerged in the mid-20th century to describe the branch of physics and technology concerned with the design and application of circuits powered by electrons.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Electronics" is said worldwide
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électronique
Transliteration: e-lek-tro-neek
"Les avancées en électronique ont révolutionné notre quotidien."
Elektronik
Transliteration: e-lek-tro-nik
"Die Elektronik hat viele Aspekte unseres Lebens verändert."
elettronica
Transliteration: e-let-tro-ni-ka
"L'elettronica è fondamentale per la tecnologia moderna."
electrónica
Transliteration: e-lek-tro-ni-ka
"La electrónica ha avanzado a pasos agigantados en los últimos años."
eletrônica
Transliteration: e-le-tron-i-ka
"A eletrônica é uma área em constante evolução."
इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स
Transliteration: ilektroniks
"इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स ने हमारे जीवन को बदल दिया है।"
电子学
Transliteration: diànzǐxué
"电子学在现代科技中扮演着重要角色。"
전자공학
Transliteration: jeonjagonghak
"전자공학은 현대 기술의 핵심입니다."
電子工学
Transliteration: denshikōgaku
"電子工学は現代技術の基盤です。"
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