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bionic

Pronunciation: /bʌɪˈɒnɪk/
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Definition of bionic

adjective

  • 1having or denoting an artificial, typically electromechanical, body part or parts:there’s no doubt that Aird’s bionic arm has transformed his life
  • informal having exceptional strength, endurance, or ability:working out in gyms in an attempt to become bionic men
  • 2relating to bionics.

Derivatives

bionically

adverb

Origin:

1960s: from bio- 'human', on the pattern of electronic

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