Word
bionic
Phoneticsbion·ic
US/ˌbaɪˈɔnɪk/
UK/baɪˈɒnɪk/
Technology
Definition
adj. describing something that is made of both natural parts and artificial parts, like a machine. It often refers to technology that helps people with disabilities move or see better.
adj. relating to or involving the integration of biological systems with artificial or mechanical components. Often used to describe medical prosthetics or advanced robotics.
Examples
“He has a bionic arm that moves like his real one.”
“The latest bionic implants allow patients to control their robotic limbs using only their thoughts.”
“Advances in bionic engineering have blurred the line between organic life and synthetic machinery, raising complex ethical questions about the future of human augmentation.”
Examples
simple
“He has a bionic arm that moves like his real one.”
contextual
“The latest bionic implants allow patients to control their robotic limbs using only their thoughts.”
complex
“Advances in bionic engineering have blurred the line between organic life and synthetic machinery, raising complex ethical questions about the future of human augmentation.”
Etymology
Blend of bio- + electronic. The superhuman sense is attributed to the TV shows The Six Million Dollar Man (1973–1978) and The Bionic Woman (1976–1978).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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