# electrics vs electronics

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### electrics
*noun · frequency rank #42,113*
All the electrical components and wiring of a machine or system.

### electronics
*noun · IPA /ˌɛl.ɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪks/ · frequency rank #5,213*
The study and use of electrical devices that operate by controlling the flow of electrons or other electrically charged particles or by converting the flow of charged particles to or from other forms of energy.

## Source
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