# bionic

/ˌbaɪˈɔnɪk/ (US) · /baɪˈɒnɪk/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/bionic
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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