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bi⋅on⋅ic

  [bahy-on-ik]
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–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 pertaining to bionics.
Origin:
1955–60; bio- + (electro)nic; cf. bionics

Related forms:
bi⋅on⋅i⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
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bi·on·ic   (bī-ŏn'ĭk)   
adj.  
  1. Of or relating to bionics.
  2. Having anatomical structures or physiological processes that are replaced or enhanced by electronic or mechanical components.
  3. Having extraordinary strength, powers, or capabilities; superhuman.

[bi(o)- + (electr)onic.]
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Main Entry: bi·on·ic
Pronunciation: bI-'än-ik
Function: adjective
1 : of or relating to bionics
2 a : havingnatural biological capability or performance enhanced by or as if by electronic or electromechanical devices bionic man but with natural man —SusanSchiefelbein> b : comprising or made up of artificial body parts that enhance or substitute for a natural biological capability bionic heart>
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Language Translation for : bionic
Spanish: biónico,
German: Bio-…,
Japanese: 生体工学の
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bionic bi·on·ic (bī-ŏn'ĭk)
adj.

  1. Of, relating to, or developed from bionics.
  2. Having anatomical structures or physiological processes that are replaced or enhanced by electronic or mechanical components.
  3. Having extraordinary strength, powers, or capabilities; superhuman.

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