Definition

All the parts and systems that use or control electricity in a machine or device.

Example

The electrics in the new car are more efficient than in the previous model.

Conversation

I was reading about how important electrics are in modern cars.

That's interesting! What did you find out?

Well, they control everything from the engine to the stereo.

Wow, I had no idea they were that crucial!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Electrics → It is derived from "electric" (from Greek "ēlektron", meaning amber, which was known to produce static electricity when rubbed) and the suffix "-ics" (meaning a field of study or science). The term "electrics" refers to the branch of science dealing with electric phenomena.

Memory Tip

Think of 'electric' coming from the Greek word for amber, which produces static electricity, and remember that 'electrics' is the study of electricity.

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