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Electronics: Definition and Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：electronic devices (Electronics)
Electronics
/ɪˌlekˈtrɒnɪks/
n.
Devices that use electricity and have small parts like circuits inside them to make them work smartly, like phones and computers.
electronic devices
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/ɪˌlekˈtrɒnɪk dɪˈvaɪsɪz/
n.
Devices that operate using electricity and contain circuits, such as smartphones, computers, and tablets.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Greek 'ēlektron' (amber) + '-ics' (science of), originally related to static electricity.
💡 Mnemonic
Think 'electron' + 'ics' = study of tiny particles that power our gadgets.
📖 Example
After dinner, the family spread out in the living room, each absorbed in their own electronics - Mom on her tablet, Dad watching sports, and the kids playing video games.
After dinner, the family spread out in the living room, each absorbed in their own electronics - Mom on her tablet, Dad watching sports, and the kids playing video games.
🔗 Collocations
consumer electronics – Electronic gadgets for personal use like TVs and phones
electronics store – A shop that sells electronic devices
electronics repair – Fixing broken electronic equipment
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
non-electronic items (n.) – Objects that do not use electricity
📖 Cultural Story
The term 'electronics' emerged in the early 20th century as scientists studied electron behavior. It revolutionized communication, computing, and daily life, from vacuum tubes to microchips.
Meaning 2：electronics field (Electronics)
Electronics
/ɪˌlekˈtrɒnɪks/
n.
The science and technology that studies and uses the behavior of electrons to make circuits, components, and devices.
electronics field
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/ɪˌlekˈtrɒnɪks fiːld/
n.
The branch of physics and engineering that deals with the behavior and control of electrons and the design of circuits and devices.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
He decided to major in electronics at college because he was fascinated by how tiny circuits could control complex machines.
He decided to major in electronics at college because he was fascinated by how tiny circuits could control complex machines.
🔗 Collocations
electronics engineering – A discipline focused on designing electronic systems
digital electronics – The branch dealing with binary signals and logic gates
power electronics – The study of controlling electric power using electronic devices
🔄 Synonyms
microelectronics (n.) – The subfield of electronics dealing with miniature components
circuit theory (n.) – The study of electrical circuits, a core part of electronics
🌱 Derivatives
electronic (adj.) – Relating to or operating by electrons
electronically (adv.) – In a way that involves electronic devices or processes
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