avionics
noun
Simple meaning
Science and technology of electronic systems and devices for aeronautics and astronautics.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
eɪviˈɑnɪks
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Definition
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noun
aviation
Science and technology of electronic systems and devices for aeronautics and astronautics
“Avionics has become even more important with the development of the space program.”
aviation
The science and technology of the development and use of electrical and electronic devices in aviation.
aviation
The devices used in avionics.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Formality
- Technical
- Typical Use
- Varies by meaning
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Science and technology of electronic systems and devices for aeronautics and astronautics
Used this way, avionics is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in science contexts.
“Avionics has become even more important with the development of the space program.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Science
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- “Avionics has become even more important with the development of the space program.”noun
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