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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 bionicsplay

2. having particular physiological functions augmented or replaced by electronic or electromechanical componentsplay

  Familiarity information: BIONIC used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


BIONIC (adjective)


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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