electronics — the 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
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the 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
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˌlekˈtrɑːnɪks/
Example Sentences
- My dad always gets lost in electronics stores for hours.
- She majored in electronics and now designs smartphone circuits.
- The electronics in my car are smarter than me.
electronics
NOUN[/ɪˌlekˈtrɑːnɪks/]
the 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
She studied electronics to design smarter robots for the future.
The electronics engineer built a new device using electronic circuits. (electr- = electricity, electronic = using electricity to control circuits, electronics = the field or technology of electronic devices)
His interest in electronics led him to study robotics and invent helpful machines.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Electronics emerged in the 1930s as a scientific discipline, formed by combining 'electron' (from Greek elektron, meaning amber) with the suffix '-ics' (denoting a field of study). The term originally referred to the science of studying electron movement and behavior in electrical circuits.
Breakdown
electron (from Greek elektron, amber; referring to negatively charged particles) + -ics (suffix denoting a branch of science or study).
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📝Examples
“My dad always gets lost in electronics stores for hours.”
“She majored in electronics and now designs smartphone circuits.”
“The electronics in my car are smarter than me.”
“Korea is famous for its advanced electronics industry.”
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