electronic
/ˌɛl.ɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: electronics
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Operating on the physical behavior of electrons, especially in semiconductors.
Adjective
Examples
electronic timer
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
A device which runs on electricity.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “electronic” mean?
Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.
Is “electronic” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.