bionic
[ bahy-on-ik ]
/ baɪˈɒn ɪk /
adjective
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.
Informal.
having superhuman strength or capacity.
of or relating to bionics.
Origin of bionic
OTHER WORDS FROM bionic
bi·on·i·cal·ly, adverbWords nearby bionic
biomorph,
biomorphic,
bion,
biondi,
bionecrosis,
bionic,
bionics,
bionomics,
bionomy,
bioorganic,
biopesticide
Example sentences from the Web for bionic
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British Dictionary definitions for bionic
bionic
/ (baɪˈɒnɪk) /
adjective
of or relating to bionics
(in science fiction) having certain physiological functions augmented or replaced by electronic equipment
the bionic man
Medical definitions for bionic
bionic
[ bī-ŏn′ĭk ]
adj.
Of, relating to, or developed from bionics.
Having anatomical structures or physiological processes that are replaced or enhanced by electronic or mechanical components.
Having extraordinary strength, powers, or capabilities; superhuman.