electronics
electronics Lexical Profile
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• noun
Electronic circuits, components, or devices collectively, such as computers, televisions, and smartphones.
"Passengers are asked to turn off all portable electronics before the aircraft takes off."
The branch of physics and technology concerned with the design of circuits using transistors and microchips, and with the behavior and movement of electrons in a semiconductor, conductor, vacuum, or gas.
"She decided to major in electronics at the university to pursue a career in robotics."
Word Nuance & Usage
When referring to the academic field or branch of engineering, 'electronics' is treated as a singular noun (e.g., 'Electronics is a fascinating subject'); when referring to physical devices or circuitry, it is treated as a plural noun (e.g., 'These electronics need to be recycled').
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the early 20th century from 'electronic' plus the suffix '-ics', tracing back to Ancient Greek 'ēlektron' (meaning 'amber'), because rubbing amber was one of the earliest known ways to generate static electricity.