avionics — electronic systems used on aircraft, artificial satellites, and spacecraft
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: electronic systems used on aircraft, artificial satellites, and spacecraft
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌeɪviˈɑːnɪks/
Example Sentences
- The pilot blamed the rough landing on outdated avionics that couldn't read his coffee cup's GPS location.
- Boeing's new aircraft features state-of-the-art avionics for enhanced safety.
- The avionics technician spent three hours trying to explain why the navigation system kept directing flights to a pizza place.
avionics
NOUN[/ˌeɪviˈɑːnɪks/]
electronic systems used on aircraft, artificial satellites, and spacecraft
a pilot reaches toward multiple glowing electronic displays and control panels. The pilot's finger presses buttons on a navigation system while checking altitude readings. The electronic screens light up with flight data as various gauges respond to the inputs. Multiple monitoring systems activate simultaneously showing engine status and flight path information. A co-pilot in the background points to another set of electronic instruments. electronic systems used on aircraft for flight operations and navigation.
Avionics and electronics dance with engine harmonics!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Avionics is a portmanteau coined in 1949, combining 'aviation' and 'electronics' to describe the rapidly developing electronic systems and instruments used in aircraft following World War II. The term emerged as technological advancement made electronic equipment integral to modern aviation.
Breakdown
avi- (from aviation, referring to aircraft) + -onics (from electronics, referring to electronic systems and technology). The blend merges the first morpheme of 'aviation' with the complete word 'electronics'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pilot blamed the rough landing on outdated avionics that couldn't read his coffee cup's GPS location.”
“Boeing's new aircraft features state-of-the-art avionics for enhanced safety.”
“The avionics technician spent three hours trying to explain why the navigation system kept directing flights to a pizza place.”
“Military avionics must meet stricter standards than civilian aircraft systems.”
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