Definition of AVIONICS

avionics

Plural: avionics

Noun

  • The science of electronics specifically applied to aviation and aerospace.
  • The electronic equipment fitted in an aircraft.
  • science and technology of electronic systems and devices for aeronautics and astronautics
    • "avionics has become even more important with the development of the space program"
  • The science and technology of the development and use of electrical and electronic devices in aviation.
  • The devices used in avionics.

Examples

  • A deep knowledge of technical terms, like ’AVIONICS’, can certainly help in Scrabble tournaments.
  • The complex scoring and word placement felt like a problem in avionics.

Origin / Etymology

Blend of aviation + electronics

Scrabble Score: 13

avionics: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
avionics: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
avionics: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

avionics: valid Words With Friends Word