bionic
Part machine, stronger
Bionic describes body parts or organisms that have been enhanced or replaced by electromechanical components.
A bionic arm or bionic eye integrates technology with biology to restore or augment natural function.
The term gained popular currency through 1970s television shows featuring characters with superhuman abilities derived from artificial implants.
In casual use, bionic often suggests extraordinary capability: After my coffee, I feel bionic.
Futuristic fiction, abbreviated
- transhumanismTech-augmented evolution philosophy
- cyborgOrganic-mechanical hybrid entity
- nanotechnologyAtomic-scale manipulation science
- biotechApplied biological engineering
singularity · RoboCop · cyberpunk · posthuman · synthetic · regeneration · innovation · augmentation
Organic-mechanical hybrid entity
- microchipMiniature semiconductor processor
- implantDevice placed inside tissue
- circuitClosed electrical pathway
- sensorInput-detecting device
computerized · chip · hardware · software · feedback · programming · network · data
Jointed bodily projection
prosthesis · amputee · orthopedic · replacement · rehabilitation · mobility · biomechanics · socket
Increased in size/value
- superhumanBeyond typical ability
- exoskeletonExternal skeletal structure
- neuroprostheticsNerve-interfacing medical technology
- wearableAble to be worn
assistive · adaptive · sensory · implantable · powered · upgraded · amplified · boosted
Having great strength
- tirelessNever losing energy
- speedRate of motion
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
hydraulic · force · stamina · capability · performance
sci-fi
Futuristic fiction, abbreviated
- transhumanismTech-augmented evolution philosophy
- cyborgOrganic-mechanical hybrid entity
- nanotechnologyAtomic-scale manipulation science
biotech · singularity · RoboCop · cyberpunk · posthuman · synthetic · regeneration · innovation · augmentation
cyborg
Organic-mechanical hybrid entity
- microchipMiniature semiconductor processor
- implantDevice placed inside tissue
- circuitClosed electrical pathway
sensor · computerized · chip · hardware · software · feedback · programming · network · data · digital
limb
Jointed bodily projection
foot · prosthesis · amputee · orthopedic · replacement · rehabilitation · mobility · biomechanics · socket · amputation
augmented
Increased in size/value
- superhumanBeyond typical ability
- exoskeletonExternal skeletal structure
- neuroprostheticsNerve-interfacing medical technology
wearable · assistive · adaptive · sensory · implantable · powered · upgraded · amplified · boosted · improved
powerful
Having great strength
precision · hydraulic · force · stamina · capability · performance
- artificialartificial, synthetic, man-made, manufactured, fabricated
- bio-biology, biography, biodegradable, biofuel, biochemistry
- Sci-Fi Termsfuturistic, alien, robotic, cybernetic, galactic
- tech augmentationAR, augmented reality, VR, virtual reality, HUD
bionicnatural
Not artificially produced
organic · biological · unmodified · all-natural · unaugmented
bionicunenhanced
Not made better
unmodified · unaugmented · baseline · stock · standard-issue
- bionic armMotorized artificial upper limb
- bionic legMotorized artificial lower limb
- bionic limbsElectronic artificial appendages
- bionic handPowered artificial limb extremity
- bionic earElectronic hearing prosthesis
- bionic eyeElectronic device replacing sight