electronic

Electronic describes something that is produced or operated by charged electrons. (adjective)

An example of electronic is a television being plugged into a wall socket.
An example of electronic used as an adjective is the phrase electronic banking which refers to a process where funds are transferred through computerized systems such as automated teller machines and online banking.

See electronic in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of or having to do with electrons
operating, produced, or done by the action of electrons or other carriers in semiconductors, vacuum tubes, etc.
carried on by or making use of electronic equipment: electronic banking, electronic journalism

Related Forms:

See electronic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

(ĭ-lĕk-trŏnˈĭk, ēˌlĕk-)

adjective

Of or relating to electrons.
Of, based on, operated by, or otherwise involving the controlled conduction of electrons or other charge carriers, especially in a vacuum, gas, or semiconducting material.
Of, relating to, or produced by means of electronics: electronic navigation; electronic books.
Of or relating to music produced or altered by electronic means, as by a tape recorder or synthesizer.
Of, implemented on, or controlled by a computer or computer network.

Related Forms:

Learn more about electronic

» electronic synonyms

Related Articles

» Who Invented the TV?

More from YD