bionic man
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Definition
Noun: - A human being whose body has been taken over in whole or in part by electromechanical devices: A "bionic man" refers to a human whose biological functions or physical parts have been replaced or enhanced by electronic or mechanical components. This concept is often explored in science fiction.
Usage
The term "bionic man" is used to describe a theoretical or fictional human-machine hybrid. It is typically used in a speculative or narrative context. - The science fiction novel featured a bionic man who could run at incredible speeds. - Researchers are developing advanced prosthetics, but we are still far from creating a true bionic man.
Advanced Usage
- Conceptual Use: The term is often used metaphorically to describe a person who uses advanced technology to enhance human capabilities.
- With his new powered exoskeleton, he felt like a bionic man.
Variants and Related Words
- Cyborg (n): A cybernetic organism; a being with both biological and artificial parts. This is a more common technical synonym.
- The character is a cyborg, part human and part machine.
- Bionics (n): The study of mechanical systems that function like living organisms or parts of living organisms.
- Bionics is an important field for developing artificial limbs.
Synonyms
- Cyborg: A being with organic and biomechatronic body parts.
- Android: A robot with a human appearance (note: an android is typically fully artificial, while a bionic man is a modified human).
Related Phrases
- Bionic enhancement: The technology or process of augmenting a human with electromechanical devices.
- The soldier received bionic enhancements after his injury.
Noun
- a human being whose body has been taken over in whole or in part by electromechanical devices
- a cyborg is a cybernetic organism