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Bionically: meaning, definitions and examples

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bionically

 

[ baษชหˆษ’nษชkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

technology, enhancement

Bionically refers to the application of biological principles to technologically enhance or replicate human functions and capabilities. It often involves the integration of artificial devices with biological systems to improve the performance of living organisms. This concept is prevalent in fields such as medicine, where prosthetic limbs with advanced functions are developed, and in robotics, which aims to mimic biological systems. Bionic enhancements can lead to improved mobility, sensory perception, and even cognitive functions.

Synonyms

biomechanically, cybernetically

Examples of usage

  • The bionically enhanced limbs allowed the athlete to run again.
  • Doctors are now able to perform surgeries using bionically linked tools.
  • She received bionically improved eyesight through specialized implants.

Translations

Translations of the word "bionically" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bionicamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคฏเฅ‹เคจเคฟเค•เคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bionisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bionik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะพะฝั–ั‡ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bionicznie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚คใ‚ชใƒ‹ใƒƒใ‚ฏใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bioniquement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ biรณnicamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท biyolojik olarak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ์ฒด ๊ณตํ•™์ ์œผ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠูˆู†ูŠูƒูŠุงู‹

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bionicky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bionicky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไปฟ็”Ÿๅญฆๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bionsko

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ biรณnรญskt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะธะพะฝะธะบะฐะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ™แƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bionik olaraq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ biรณnicamente

Etymology

The term 'bionic' is derived from the Greek word 'bios', meaning 'life', and 'Bionic', which was first coined by Jack E. Steele in the 1950s. It was originally used in the context of science fiction to describe the enhancement of human capabilities through the integration of advanced technologies. The prefix 'bio-' indicates a connection to biological systems. The word gained popularity with the advent of biomechanical engineering and robotics. As research in medical technology progressed, particularly in creating prosthetics and organ implants, the term evolved, leading to the adverb 'bionically'. Today, bionic technology is increasingly associated with high-tech solutions that extend beyond mere mechanical devices to include sophisticated systems that can interact seamlessly with human biology.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,694, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.