Electronics

Pronunciation: /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑnɪks/

Definitions of electronics

noun a branch of physics and technology concerned with the design of circuits using transistors and microchips, and with the behavior and movement of electrons in a semiconductor, conductor, vacuum, or gas

Example Sentences

A1 I like to listen to music on my electronics.

A2 My dad bought me a new electronics gadget for my birthday.

B1 Learning how to repair electronics can save you a lot of money.

B2 The store offers a wide range of electronics products for sale.

C1 The advancements in electronics technology have revolutionized the way we live.

C2 He is an expert in the field of electronics engineering.

Examples of electronics in a Sentence

formal The company specializes in manufacturing high-quality electronics for various industries.

informal I love browsing through the latest electronics at the store.

slang I'm always on the lookout for cool new elec-tron-ics to play with.

figurative His mind is like a complex network of interconnected electronics, processing information at lightning speed.

Grammatical Forms of electronics

• plural: electronics
• comparative: more electronic
• superlative: most electronic
• present tense: electronic
• future tense: will be electronic
• perfect tense: has been electronic
• continuous tense: is being electronic
• singular: electronic
• positive degree: electronic
• infinitive: to electronic
• gerund: electronicizing
• participle: electronicized

Origin and Evolution of electronics

First Known Use: 1908 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'electronics' originated from the Greek word 'elektron' meaning amber, as amber was known to generate static electricity when rubbed.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the science and technology of electrical circuits involving active electrical components such as vacuum tubes and transistors, the term 'electronics' has evolved to encompass a broader range of devices and systems that operate by controlling the flow of electrons.