electronic
UK /ˌɛl.ɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ · US /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪk/ adjective, noun
Forms electronics
- adjective (physics, chemistry) Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.
- adjective Operating on the physical behavior of electrons, especially in semiconductors. “electronic timer”
- adjective Generated or transmitted by an electronic device. “electronic music”
- adjective Of or pertaining to digital or computer technology.
- adjective Denoting a method analogous to the named non-electronic object or practice “electronic mail”
- adjective Of or pertaining to the Internet.
- noun A device which runs on electricity.
Webster’s 1913
- adjective Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.
Sources: Wiktionary · Webster’s 1913 — from the Wiktionary entry “electronic”, CC BY-SA 4.0. Details