avionics

a·vi·on·ics

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ey-vee-on-iks, av-ee-]
- /ˌeɪ viˈɒn ɪks, ˌæv i-/
- /ˌeɪ.viˈɒn.ɪks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ey-vee-on-iks, av-ee-]
- /ˌeɪ viˈɒn ɪks, ˌæv i-/

Definitions of avionics word

uncountable noun avionics Avionics is the science of electronics used in aviation. 3
noun avionics the science and technology of electronics applied to aeronautics and astronautics 3
noun avionics the electronic circuits and devices of an aerospace vehicle 3
noun avionics the branch of electronics dealing with the development and use of electronic equipment in aviation and astronautics 3
noun plural avionics the electronic devices, systems, etc. used in an aircraft or spacecraft 3
noun avionics (used with a singular verb) the science and technology of the development and use of electrical and electronic devices in aviation. 1

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Origin of avionics

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

First recorded in 1945-50; avi(ation) + (electr)onics

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Parts of speech for Avionics

noun

adjective

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adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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avionics popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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