bionic

[ bahy-on-ik ]

adjective

1. utilizing electronic devices and mechanical parts to assist humans in performing difficult, dangerous, or intricate tasks, as by supplementing or duplicating parts of the body:

   The scientist used a bionic arm to examine the radioactive material.

2. Informal. having superhuman strength or capacity.
3. of or relating to bionics.

bionic

/ baɪˈɒnɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to bionics
2. (in science fiction) having certain physiological functions augmented or replaced by electronic equipment

   the bionic man

Other Words From

• bi·oni·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of bionic¹

1955–60; bio- + (electro)nic; bionics

Example Sentences

“And five years ago I had a hip replacement. I’m a bionic woman!”

From Los Angeles Times

For some, bionic vision might be required to see that future, though.

From BBC

Scenes from the video include the women using urinals, brandishing sex toys, and Perry being hit by an anvil – which prompts her to grow bionic legs.

From BBC

However, an open scientific question is whether humans can embody bionic tools or prostheses that don't resemble human anatomy.

From Science Daily

Mackinlay, 57, had said on Wednesday that he wanted to be known as “the bionic MP” and planned to run for another term in office.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

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• godlike
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• uncanny