Bionic

//ˈbɪˌɒn.ɪk// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Related to bionics. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Having been enhanced by electronic, mechanical, or mechatronical parts; cyborg.
  3. 3
    Superhuman.

    "Now baby, don't you know that our rhymes are so bionic / Don't listen too hard, don't be supersonic"

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

Synonyms

All synonyms
artificial

Example

More examples

"About 15 years ago, Campana started Animal Orthocare, now called Bionic Pets, and set out to ease the pain and suffering of disabled animals."

Etymology

Blend of bio- + electronic. The superhuman sense is attributed to the TV shows The Six Million Dollar Man (1973–1978) and The Bionic Woman (1976–1978).

Related phrases

bionic ear

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