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bi⋅on⋅ics

   [bahy-on-iks]
–noun (used with a singular verb)
the study of how humans and animals perform certain tasks and solve certain problems, and of the application of the findings to the design of electronic devices and mechanical parts.
Origin:
1955–60; bio(logy) + (electro)nics
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Language Translation for : Bionics
Spanish: biónica, German: Biomiks, Japanese: 生体工学
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bi·on·ics     (bī-ŏn'ĭks)  Pronunciation Key 
n.   (used with a sing. verb)
Application of biological principles to the study and design of engineering systems, especially electronic systems.


[bi(o)- + (electr)onics.]

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bionics 
1959, coined from bi(o)- (see bio-) + (electr)onic. The adj. form bionic is from 1963.

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bionics

noun
application of biological principles to the study and design of engineering systems (especially electronic systems) 

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bionics   (bī-ŏn'ĭks)  Pronunciation Key 
The use of a system or design found in nature, such as the ability of plants to store solar energy or the aerodynamic design of bird wings, as a model for designing machines and other artificial systems.

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