bionic
Refers to artificial body parts or organs that are electronically or mechanically enhanced to replace or improve biological functions. It describes the application of biological methods and systems found in nature to the study and design of engineering systems and modern technology.
Examples
3 of 5After the accident, he was fitted with a bionic leg that allowed him to run again.
Following his injury, he received an artificial, electronically-powered leg that restored his ability to run.
The medical board approved the trial for a new bionic eye to assist the visually impaired.
The official medical committee authorized testing a high-tech artificial eye designed to help blind people see.
With these noise-canceling headphones, I feel like I have bionic hearing!
These special headphones make my sense of hearing feel super-powered or technologically enhanced.
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Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'BIO' (life) + 'electroNIC' = BIONIC. It is a mix of life and electronics.
Quick Quiz
The scientist designed a _______ eye that could transmit visual signals directly to the patient's brain.
Correct!
The correct answer is: bionic
Examples
After the accident, he was fitted with a bionic leg that allowed him to run again.
everydayFollowing his injury, he received an artificial, electronically-powered leg that restored his ability to run.
The medical board approved the trial for a new bionic eye to assist the visually impaired.
formalThe official medical committee authorized testing a high-tech artificial eye designed to help blind people see.
With these noise-canceling headphones, I feel like I have bionic hearing!
informalThese special headphones make my sense of hearing feel super-powered or technologically enhanced.
Recent breakthroughs in bionic interfaces allow for direct communication between the brain and prosthetic limbs.
academicScientific progress in electronic-biological connections enables the brain to control artificial body parts directly.
The company is leading the market in bionic exoskeletons for industrial warehouse workers.
businessThe business is a top seller of wearable robotic suits that help factory employees lift heavy objects.
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Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
bionic man
a person who has many artificial body parts, often implying superhuman strength
bionic ear
a common informal name for a cochlear implant
bionic strength
physical power that exceeds normal human limits due to technology
Often Confused With
Robotic refers to entirely mechanical machines, while bionic specifically refers to technology integrated with biological systems.
Prosthetic is a general term for any artificial body part, whereas bionic implies the part has electronic or mechanical enhancements.
Usage Notes
Use 'bionic' when emphasizing the high-tech, electronic, or 'superhuman' aspect of an artificial limb or organ. It is commonly used in both medical science and science fiction.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'bionic' to describe any robot, but it must involve a connection to a living organism or the replacement of a natural body part.
Memory Tip
Think of 'BIO' (life) + 'electroNIC' = BIONIC. It is a mix of life and electronics.
Word Origin
Coined in 1960 by Jack E. Steele, combining 'biology' and 'electronics'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The term was popularized globally by the 1970s television shows 'The Six Million Dollar Man' and 'The Bionic Woman'.
Quick Quiz
The scientist designed a _______ eye that could transmit visual signals directly to the patient's brain.
Correct!
The correct answer is: bionic
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