Definition of Bionics

1. Noun. Application of biological principles to the study and design of engineering systems (especially electronic systems).

Generic synonyms: Applied Science, Engineering, Engineering Science, Technology
Derivative terms: Bionic

Definition of Bionics

1. Noun. The design of engineering systems, especially electronic ones, based on that of biological systems. ¹

2. Noun. biomimetics ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Bionics

1. a science joining biology and electronics [n] : BIONIC [adj]

Medical Definition of Bionics

1. The study of the structure and function of organisms in order to apply this knowledge to the creation or modification of mechanical or electronic devices. (13 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bionics

bionanosensors
bionanosystem
bionanosystems
bionanotechnological
bionanotechnologies
bionanotechnology
bionavigation
bionecroses
bionecrosis
bioneer
bioneers
bionic
bionic man
bionic woman
bionically
bionics (current term)
bionomic
bionomical
bionomics
bionomies
bionomist
bionomists
bionomy
bions
biont
biontic
bionts
bionucleonics
biooncology
bioorganic

Literary usage of Bionics

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Contemporary Review (1866)
"In other »ords, of their own material growth and weight these greater bionics are coming forward to claim their right position as integral partners in the ..."

2. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine (1833)
"... whilst they themselves were not allowed to enjoy the rights and privileges of the other French i bionics, which liad been added to tie British dominions ..."

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