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bionic

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪˌɒn.ɪk/

The English word “bionic” has 3 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Related to bionics.
  2. Having been enhanced by electronic, mechanical, or mechatronical parts; cyborg.
  3. Superhuman.

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).

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