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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.]

bionic

(baɪˈɒnɪk)

adj

1. (Electronics) of or relating to bionics

2. (Electronics) (in science fiction) having certain physiological functions augmented or replaced by electronic equipment: the bionic man.

bi•on•ic

(baɪˈɒn ɪk)

adj.

1. having normal functions enhanced by electronic devices and mechanical parts for dangerous or intricate tasks.

2. of or pertaining to bionics.

[1955–60]

bi•on′i•cal•ly, adv.

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Adj.	1.	bionic - of or relating to bionics
	2.	bionic - having particular physiological functions augmented or replaced by electronic or electromechanical components artificial, unreal - contrived by art rather than nature; "artificial flowers"; "artificial flavoring"; "an artificial diamond"; "artificial fibers"; "artificial sweeteners"

Translations

bionický

bionisk

Bio-...

biónico

bionique

bionikus

tölvulíffræîilegur

bionico

bionisk

bionický

biyonikdirim elektronik

仿生学的

bionic

[baɪˈɒnɪk] ADJ → biónico

bionic

[baɪˈɒnɪk] adj → bionique

bionic

adj → bionisch

bionics

(baiˈoniks) noun singular

the use of biological principles in the design of computers etc.

biˈonic adjective

of or using bionics.

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