electronics

noun plural elec·tron·ics \i-ˌlek-ˈträ-niks\

: devices (such as televisions, radios, and computers) that operate using many small electrical parts

: electronic parts

: a science that deals with the uses and effects of electrons

Full Definition of ELECTRONICS

singular in construction : a branch of physics that deals with the emission, behavior, and effects of electrons (as in electron tubes and transistors) and with electronic devices

: electronic components, devices, or equipment

First Known Use of ELECTRONICS

1910

Rhymes with ELECTRONICS

avionics, hydroponics, microphonics, nucleonics, plate tectonics, supersonics, thermionics, ultrasonics

ELECTRONICS Defined for Kids

electronics

noun elec·tron·ics \i-ˌlek-ˈträ-niks\

Definition of ELECTRONICS for Kids

: a science that deals with the giving off, action, and effects of electrons in vacuums, gases, and semiconductors and with devices using such electrons

Medical Dictionary

electronics

noun plural elec·tron·ics \-iks\

Medical Definition of ELECTRONICS

singular in construction : a branch of physics that deals with the emission, behavior, and effects of electrons (as in electron tubes and transistors) and with electronic devices

: electronic devices or equipment