of or relating to electronics; concerned with or using devices that operate on principles governing the behavior of electrons
"electronic devices"
Operating on the physical behavior of electrons, especially in semiconductors.
"The engineer explained that the new processor's speed relies entirely on manipulating electron flow within silicon semiconductors rather than traditional magnetic fields."
In plain English: Electronic means something that works using electricity and electronic parts instead of mechanical ones.
"The electronic device on my desk beeps every time I receive an email."
Usage: Use "electronic" to describe devices or systems that function by controlling the flow of electrons, such as computers or smartphones. Avoid using it when referring to something merely digital or virtual, which should be described with terms like "digital" or "online."
The word electronic comes from the noun electron combined with the suffix -ic. It originally described anything related to or characterized by electrons.