English Explanatory Dictionary

bionic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Related to bionics.
  2. Having been enhanced by electronic, mechanical, or mechatronical parts; cyborg.
  3. Superhuman.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɪˌɒn.ɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bionic.wav

Word forms

bionic more bionic most bionic

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 words

bion

Derived words

bionically bionic ear lesbionic optobionic photobionic
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