bionic

Thân thiện

A scientist examines a bionic arm in a research laboratory.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having particular physiological functions augmented or replaced by electronic or electromechanical components: Describes a living organism, typically a human, whose normal physical abilities are enhanced or substituted by artificial, often electronic, devices.
   • Of or relating to bionics: Pertaining to the science or field of bionics, which applies biological methods and systems found in nature to the study and design of engineering systems and modern technology.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The soldier received a bionic arm after the injury, restoring his ability to grasp objects.
  • Bionic implants, such as cochlear devices, can help people hear.
  • The research focuses on bionic technology that mimics the efficiency of natural systems.

Advanced Usage

• "Bionic" as a metaphorical descriptor: While technically referring to electronic augmentation, it is sometimes used informally to describe a person or thing with extraordinary strength, speed, or efficiency.
  • After his new training regimen, he felt almost bionic.
• In compound nouns (to be listed separately below): The term forms the basis for specific fields and devices.

Variants and Related Words

• Bionics (noun): The science of constructing artificial systems that have some of the characteristics of living systems. (e.g., )
• Bionically (adverb): In a bionic manner. (e.g., )

Synonyms

• Cybernetic: Relating to the interdisciplinary study of communication and automatic control systems in both machines and living things. (Note: "cybernetic" is broader and more theoretical, while "bionic" often implies a direct physical replacement or enhancement.)
• Augmented: Enhanced or increased, especially in physical capability.
• Prosthetic: Denoting an artificial device that replaces a missing body part. (Note: A "bionic" prosthesis is typically an advanced, electronically controlled prosthetic.)

Idioms and Common Phrases

• "The bionic man/woman": A colloquial phrase referring to a person with significant artificial enhancements, originating from 1970s television. It implies superhuman abilities.
  • With all his high-tech gear, the firefighter was like the bionic man.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having particular physiological functions augmented or replaced by electronic or electromechanical components
2. of or relating to bionics