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electronic

adjective · noun

Simple meaning

Of or pertaining to the Internet.

Pronunciation

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ihlektrahnik

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ɪlɛktˈɹɑnɪk

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Generated by an electronic device.

  2. Operating on the physical behavior of electrons, especially in semiconductors.

  3. Of or pertaining to the Internet.

noun

  1. A device which runs on electricity.

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A1 · Beginner (estimated)
Frequency
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Inflected forms

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  • electronicsnounPlural form

    The branch of physics that deals with the emission and effects of electrons and with the use of electronic devices.

Word family

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Compound terms

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  • electronic balancenounCompound term

    A balance that generates a current proportional to the displacement of the pan.

  • electronic bulletin boardnounCompound term

    A computer that is running software that allows users to leave messages and access information of general interest.

  • electronic communicationnounCompound term

    Communication by computer.

  • electronic computernounCompound term

    A machine for performing calculations automatically.

  • electronic converternounCompound term

    Converter for converting a signal from one frequency to another.

  • electronic counter-countermeasuresnounCompound term

    Electronic warfare undertaken to insure effective friendly use of the electromagnetic spectrum in spite of the enemy's use of electronic warfare.

Related words

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  • electron opticsnounRelated term

    The branch of electronics that deals with beams of electrons and their focusing and deflection by magnetic fields.

  • electron tubenounRelated term

    Electronic device consisting of a system of electrodes arranged in an evacuated glass or metal envelope.

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