bionics

UK: /baɪˈɒnɪks/ US: /baɪˈɑnɪks/ ,(bī on′iks)

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bi•on•ics /baɪˈɑnɪks/   n. [uncountable* used with a singular verb]

1. Medicine the study of the means by which humans perform tasks and of the application of the findings to the design of electronic devices and mechanical parts:
   using bionics to improve robotic equipment.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025

bi•on•ics  (bī on′iks), n. (used with a sing. v.)

1. Medicine the study of how humans and animals perform certain tasks and solve certain problems, and of the application of the findings to the design of electronic devices and mechanical parts.

• bio(logy) + (electro)nics 1955–60

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bionics / baɪˈɒnɪks/ noun (functioning as singular)

1. the study of certain biological functions, esp those relating to the brain, that are applicable to the development of electronic equipment, such as computer hardware, designed to operate in a similar manner
2. the technique of replacing a limb or body part by an artificial limb or part that is electronically or mechanically powered

Etymology: 20th Century: from bio- + ( electr) onics