bi‧on‧ic/baɪˈɒnɪk $ -ˈɑːn-/ adjective [date : 1900-2000; Origin : bionic 'using electronically controlled parts in the human body' (20-21 centuries), from bio- + electronic] bionic arms, legs etc are electronic and therefore stronger or faster than normal arms etc – often used humorously: ▪ I swear Mom has bionic ears.
adjective EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS ▪ By pushing industrial processes toward the organic model, bionic engineers create a spectrum of ecosystem types. ▪ In the following chapters I survey this unified bionic frontier. ▪ Kelly is bionic but still very young. ▪ Mechanics will be needed to manufacture bionic appendages.
bi‧on‧ic/baɪˈɒnɪk $ -ˈɑːn-/ adjective