avionics

English

Etymology

Blend of aviation +‎ electronics

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /eɪ.viˈɒn.ɪks/
Rhymes: -ɒnɪks

Noun

avionics (uncountable)

(aviation) The science and technology of the development and use of electrical and electronic devices in aviation.
(aviation) The devices used in avionics.

Usage notes

Avionics is used with a singular verb in the sense of the science and with a plural verb in the sense of the devices used in this science.

Related terms

avionic

Translations

the science and technology of the development and use of electrical and electronic devices in aviation

Dutch: avionica (nl) c
Hungarian: avionika, repülőgép-elektronika
Polish: awionika f

the devices used in avionics

Polish: awionika f

See also

aeronautics

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