electronic

adjective

elec·​tron·​ic i-ˌlek-ˈträ-nik 

1

: of or relating to electrons

2

a

: of, relating to, or utilizing devices constructed or working by the methods or principles of electronics

electronic fuel injection

b

: implemented on or by means of a computer : involving a computer

electronic banking

3

a

: generating musical tones by electronic means

an electronic organ

b

: of, relating to, or being music that consists of sounds electronically generated or modified

4

: of, relating to, or being a medium (such as television) by which information is transmitted electronically

electronic journalism

electronically

i-ˌlek-ˈträ-ni-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of electronic in a Sentence

electronic devices such as televisions and computers

Sign up for electronic banking.

Recent Examples on the Web

Undead, a modern, DJ-forward club with a cult following, has become a standout for electronic music lovers. —Jenna Curcio, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026

The school changed its billing methods in 2020 to make parents use electronic bank deposits instead of credit cards. —John Annese, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026

Panels of the size allowed under the law would be capable of powering several electronic devices, or a single appliance such as a refrigerator. —John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026

EHang, for example, relies on a domestic supply chain that can provide affordable batteries and electronic components to build its aerial vehicles. —Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing electronic

• electronic cigarette
• electronic collar
• electronic countermeasure
• electronic dance music
• electronic funds transfer
• electronic health record
• electronic mail
• electronic music
• electronic publishing
• electronic surveillance
• inter-electronic
• pre-electronic

Rhymes for electronic

• anharmonic
• anionic
• avionic
• catatonic
• cationic
• chorionic
• cosmogonic
• diachronic
• diatonic
• embryonic
• excitonic
• fermionic

Kids Definition

electronic

adjective

elec·​tron·​ic i-ˌlek-ˈträn-ik 

1

: of or relating to electrons

2

: of, relating to, or using devices constructed or working by principles of electronics

3

a

: producing music by electronic means

an electronic organ

b

: of, relating to, or being music produced electronically

4

: of, relating to, or being a medium (as television) by which information is transmitted electronically

electronic journalism

electronically

-ˈträn-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Medical Definition

electronic

adjective

elec·​tron·​ic i-ˌlek-ˈträn-ik 

: of or relating to electrons or electronics

electronically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb