Electronic

/ˌɛl.ɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ · adjective

Meaning

(physics, chemistry) Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons..

Definitions by Sense

1. (physics, chemistry) Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.
2. Operating on the physical behavior of electrons, especially in semiconductors.
3. Generated or transmitted by an electronic device.
4. Of or pertaining to digital or computer technology.
5. Denoting a method analogous to the named non-electronic object or practice
6. Of or pertaining to the Internet.
7. A device which runs on electricity.

Example Sentences

electronic timer

electronic music

electronic mail

electronic signature

In America alone, people spent $170 billion on “direct marketing”—junk mail of both the physical and electronic varieties—last year. Yet of those who received unsolicited adverts through the post, only 3% bought anything as a result.

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