electronic

adjective

elec·​tron·​ic i-ˌlek-ˈträ-nik How to pronounce electronic (audio)
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 adverb

Examples of electronic in a Sentence

electronic devices such as televisions and computers Sign up for electronic banking.
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Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of electronic was in 1902

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Cite this Entry

“Electronic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electronic. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

electronic

adjective
elec·​tron·​ic i-ˌlek-ˈträn-ik How to pronounce electronic (audio)
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 adverb

Medical Definition

electronic

adjective
elec·​tron·​ic i-ˌlek-ˈträn-ik How to pronounce electronic (audio)
: of or relating to electrons or electronics
electronically adverb

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