Relating to avionics, the electronic systems and instruments used in aircraft for navigation, communication, and control.
Blend of 'aviation' + 'electronics,' created in the mid-20th century as aircraft systems became increasingly electronic and complex.
The word 'avionic' was literally invented when planes went from mechanical to electronic, and it's a perfect example of how English creates new words by blending two existing ones together.
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