e·lec·tron·ics
 electronics
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- pronunciation:
- ih
lek
tra
nihks
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
(used with a singular verb) the science that is concerned with the flow of electrons and their uses.
A knowledge of electronics is necessary to build a computer. |
The word electronics
contains the following part:
-ics
Greek
noun-forming suffix
that means
science, study, or practice of; properties of; practices pertaining to
Example words:
acoustics,
aerobics,
aeronautics,
athletics,
civics,
economics,
electronics,
ethics,
genetics,
graphics,
gymnastics,
mathematics,
orthodontics,
physics,
politics,
statistics,
tactics,
tectonics
- synonyms:
- -logy, -ology