bionic
Definition
- 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.
Adjective
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having particular physiological functions augmented or replaced by electronic or electromechanical components
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of or relating to bionics
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