adv B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

electronically

ehl-ehk-TRON-ihk-lee

Electronically (adv) means using electronic devices, circuits, or digital technology. Example: “You can now file your taxes electronically instead of mailing paper forms.”

adv

Using electronic devices, circuits, or digital technology.

"You can now file your taxes electronically instead of mailing paper forms."

"The band recorded the whole album electronically, without any live instruments."

How to use electronically

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishIn a way that uses electronics or computers rather than doing something by hand or on paper.

Common pairings

pay electronically sign electronically stored electronically

Word forms

more electronically comparative, most electronically superlative

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Etymology

From electronic plus the adverb suffix -ally.

Rhymes for electronically

ally bally sally Wally dally rally tally pally really locally usually equally

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Frequently asked questions

What does “electronically” mean?

The word “electronically” means using electronic devices, circuits, or digital technology. In plain terms, in a way that uses electronics or computers rather than doing something by hand or on paper.

How do you pronounce “electronically”?

“Electronically” is pronounced ehl-ehk-TRON-ihk-lee (/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪk.li/ in IPA).

How do you use “electronically” in a sentence?

Here is “electronically” used in a sentence: “You can now file your taxes electronically instead of mailing paper forms.”

What part of speech is “electronically”?

“Electronically” is an adverb.

Is “electronically” a common word?

“Electronically” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.