avionics
[ ey-vee-on-iks, av-ee- ]
/ ˌeɪ viˈɒn ɪks, ˌæv i- /
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noun
(used with a singular verb) the science and technology of the development and use of electrical and electronic devices in aviation.
(used with a plural verb) the devices themselves.
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Origin of avionics
First recorded in 1945–50; avi(ation) + (electr)onics
OTHER WORDS FROM avionics
a·vi·on·ic, adjectiveWords nearby avionics
Avignon, Ávila, Avila Camacho, Avilés, a vinculo matrimonii, avionics, aviophobia, avirulent, Avis, aviso, Avita
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avionics
/ (ˌeɪvɪˈɒnɪks) /
noun
(functioning as singular) the science and technology of electronics applied to aeronautics and astronautics
(functioning as plural) the electronic circuits and devices of an aerospace vehicle
Derived forms of avionics
avionic, adjectiveWord Origin for avionics
C20: from avi (ation electr) onics
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