electronics
English meaning: Electronics
Definition
The study and use of electrical devices that operate by controlling the flow of electrons or other electrically charged particles or by converting the flow of charged particles to or from other forms of energy.
Example
“Electronics is a popular subject.”
Another example: “He repairs vintage electronics in his spare time.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Uncountable noun for the branch of technology and physics concerned with electrons and electronic devices, and collectively such devices ('consumer electronics'). Common in technical, retail and educational contexts. Note it takes a singular verb as a field of study.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From 'electronic' + '-ics' (forming names of sciences), based on 'electron', coined in 1891 from Greek 'ēlektron' (amber); the field's name dates from the early 20th century.
Synonyms
- circuitry
- electronic devices
- electronic engineering
Related Words
- ieee
- ces
- telecommunication
- technician
- appliances
- semiconductor
- instrumentation
- engineering
- retailer
- automation
Common Collocations
- consumer electronics
- electronics industry
- electronics store
- power electronics
- electronics engineer
- home electronics
Word Forms
electronics (n, the field, sing.); electronic (adj); electron (n)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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