🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

eletrônica

Pronunciation / Transliteration: e-le-tron-i-ka

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Electronics/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪks/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"A eletrônica é uma área em constante evolução."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The branch of science and technology concerned with the design and application of circuits and devices that use electricity.

    "The latest advancements in electronics have led to the development of more efficient solar panels."
  2. 2

    Devices or equipment that operate using electronic circuits.

    "Smartphones are among the most popular consumer electronics today."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'electronics' originates from the Greek word 'ēlektron', meaning 'amber', which was known for its ability to attract small objects when rubbed. The term evolved in the early 20th century as the study of electric phenomena and devices became more prominent.

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