Dictionary Definition
electronic adj
1 of or relating to electronics; concerned with
or using devices that operate on principles governing the behavior
of electrons; "electronic devices"
2 of or concerned with electrons; "electronic
energy"
User Contributed Dictionary
English
Etymology
From Latinised Greek "electrinus" "made of amber", from Ancient Greek ήλεκτρον (elektron) "amber", from ηλέκτωρ (elektor) "shiny, bright", from ήλιος (elios) "sun".Pronunciation
Adjective
electronic- In the context of "physics|chemistry": : Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.
- Operating on the physical behavior of electrons, especially in semiconductors.
- Generated by an electronic (2) device (electronic music).
Translations
- Czech: elektronický
- Dutch: elektronisch
- Esperanto: elektronika
- French: électronique
- German: elektronisch
- Italian: elettronico
- Polish: elektroniczny
- Spanish: electrónico , electrónica
Extensive Definition
Electronic may refer to:
- Electronics, devices that work by controlling the flow of electrons
- Electronic music or electronica
- Electronic
(band),
- or their self-titled debut album Electronic
- Relating to the electromagnetic
spectrum,
- as in electronic warfare
- Electron configuration in an atom or molecule
- Using computer files or the Internet, often shortened to "e-", as in e-mail for electronic mail
- Video game company Electronic Arts
- Electronic publishing
electronic in Simple English:
Electronic