Cyborg: meaning, definitions and examples

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cyborg

 

[ หˆsฤซหŒbรดrg ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

science fiction

A cyborg is a being with both organic and biomechatronic body parts. Cyborgs are often portrayed in science fiction as enhanced humans with abilities beyond those of normal humans.

Synonyms

android, bionic human, robot.

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Word Description / Examples
cyborg

Use this term when referring to a being that is a combination of organic and biomechatronic parts. Typically, it implies a human with robotic enhancements.

  • In a sci-fi movie, the hero might say, 'I'm not just a human anymore; I am a cyborg
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android

This word is best suited for referring to a humanoid robot that is entirely mechanical but designed to look and act like a human. It usually appears in futuristic or sci-fi contexts.

  • The android entered the room, its movements almost indistinguishable from those of a real person
robot

This term is used for any fully mechanical, non-human machine designed to perform tasks. It doesn't have to look like a human and is often used in more general contexts.

  • The factory employed several robots to increase efficiency on the assembly line
bionic human

This phrase is similar to 'cyborg,' but it usually focuses more on the enhancement of human abilities through advanced technology, often in a positive or heroic sense.

  • After the operation, he became a bionic human, capable of incredible feats of strength and speed

Examples of usage

  • Cyborgs are a common theme in science fiction movies.
  • The main character in the movie is a cyborg with superhuman strength.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

In technology, a cyborg refers to a human who has enhanced abilities or functions due to technological implants or enhancements.

Synonyms

enhanced human, techno-human.

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cyborg

This term is often used in science fiction to describe a being with both organic and biomechatronic body parts. It emphasizes a blend of human and machine. It can sometimes be used in discussions about future technology in a speculative or theoretical way.

  • In the movie, the protagonist was a cyborg capable of extraordinary feats.
  • The sci-fi novel explores a future where cyborgs are common in society.

Examples of usage

  • The soldier was considered a cyborg due to the advanced technology integrated into his body.
  • Elon Musk has discussed the potential for humans to become cyborgs through neural implants.

Translations

Translations of the word "cyborg" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ciborgue

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเค‡เคฌเฅ‹เคฐเฅเค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Cyborg

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cyborg

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั–ะฑะพั€ะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cyborg

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใ‚คใƒœใƒผใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cyborg

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cyborg

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท siborg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ์ด๋ณด๊ทธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุงูŠุจูˆุฑุบ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kyborg

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kyborg

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ต›ๅšๆ ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kiborg

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรฆknibur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะธะฑะพั€ะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ˜แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kiborq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cyborg

Etymology

The term 'cyborg' is a combination of 'cybernetic' and 'organism,' first coined by Manfred Clynes and Nathan S. Kline in 1960. It has since become a common concept in science fiction and discussions about the integration of technology with the human body.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,909 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.