electronic

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[edit] English

Most common English words: account « party « sight « #455: electronic » sea » necessary » idea

[edit] Etymology

From Latin electrinus (“‘made of amber’”), from Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ēlektron), “‘amber’”).

[edit] Pronunciation

  • (RP) IPA: /ˌɛl.ɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/, /ˌɛl.ɪkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/, /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/, SAMPA: /I%lEk"trQnIk/
  • (US) IPA: /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑː.nɪk/, /ˌiː.lɛkˈtɹɑː.nɪk/
  •  Audio (US)help, file

[edit] Adjective

electronic (not comparable)

Positive
electronic

Comparative
not comparable

Superlative
none (absolute)
  1. (physics, chemistry): Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.
  2. Operating on the physical behavior of electrons, especially in semiconductors.
  3. Generated by an electronic device.
    electronic music
  4. Of or pertaining to the Internet.

[edit] Derived terms

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[edit] Related terms

[edit] Translations

pertaining to electrons
operating on behavior of electrons
generated by electronic device
of or pertaining to the Internet
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