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BIONIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does bionic mean?
• BIONIC (adjective)
The adjective BIONIC has 2 senses:
1. of or relating to bionics
2. having particular physiological functions augmented or replaced by electronic or electromechanical components
Familiarity information: BIONIC used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to bionics
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
bionics (application of biological principles to the study and design of engineering systems (especially electronic systems))
Derivation:
bionics (application of biological principles to the study and design of engineering systems (especially electronic systems))
Sense 2
Meaning:
Having particular physiological functions augmented or replaced by electronic or electromechanical components
Similar:
artificial; unreal (contrived by art rather than nature)
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