Relating to devices or systems that use the flow of electrons through circuits, such as computers, phones, and radios. It often suggests complex, high-speed control of signals and information.
From 'electron' plus the suffix '-ic' forming an adjective. As technology advanced in the 20th century, 'electronic' distinguished small, fast, signal-based devices from heavier electrical machines like motors. The word grew with the rise of radios, televisions, and computers.
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