electronic

intermediateB2

/ɪlɛkˈtrɒnɪk/ · e-lec-tron-ic

Related to or using devices that operate on the principles of electronics.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Related to or using devices that operate on the principles of electronics.

ایسے آلات سے متعلق یا استعمال میں جو الیکٹرانکس کے اصولوں کے تحت کام کرتے ہیں۔

الیکٹرانک

electronic

Synonyms

digitalelectricalmechanicalبرقیڈیجیٹلمکینکی

Common Collocations

  • electronic device
  • electronic communication
  • electronic payment

Example Sentences

The electronic device malfunctioned during the presentation.

پیشن گوئی کے دوران الیکٹرانک ڈیوائس خراب ہوگئی۔

Paishgoyi ke doran electronic device kharab hogayi.

He prefers electronic books to physical ones.

وہ کاغذی کتابوں کی بجائے الیکٹرانک کتابیں پسند کرتا ہے۔

Woh kagazi kitabon ki bajaye electronic kitabein pasand karta hai.

The company specializes in electronic parts manufacturing.

یہ کمپنی الیکٹرانک پرزوں کی تیاری میں مہارت رکھتی ہے۔

Yeh company electronic purzon ki tayyari mein maharat rakhti hai.

Easily Confused With

electric:Electric generally refers to something that operates using electricity, while electronic refers to devices that involve the control of electricity through semiconductors and other components.

Word Family

electron
nounالیکٹرون
electricity
nounبجلی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'electronic' as involving 'electrons' in devices.

Imagine a circuit board filled with small electronic components.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "ēlektron" — amber

First known use: 1903

The term 'electronic' is derived from 'electron' which comes from the Greek word for amber, as early experiments in electricity involved static electricity generated by rubbing amber. The usage of the term began in the early 20th century with the development of vacuum tubes.