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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesバイオニクス
Pronunciation / Transliteration: baionikusu
"バイオニクス技術はロボット工学に応用されています。"
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2 senses- 1
The science of designing artificial systems, mechanical devices, or machines that function according to the principles found in living organisms.
"Advanced bionics has enabled the development of highly sophisticated robotic limbs that mimic human movement." - 2
The application of biological methods and systems found in nature to the study and design of engineering systems and modern technology.
"Researchers in bionics looked closely at gecko feet to design industrial adhesives."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Coined in the 1950s by American Air Force officer Jack E. Steele, the term blends 'biology' and the suffix '-onics' (as in electronics). It reflects the post-WWII technological convergence where biological systems and electronic mechanisms began to be studied in tandem to engineer advanced machines and artificial organs.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Bionics" is said worldwide
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bionique
Transliteration: bjɔnik
"La bionique combine la biologie et l'ingénierie moderne."
Bionik
Transliteration: biˈoːnɪk
"Die Bionik überträgt Phänomene der Natur auf die Technik."
bionica
Transliteration: bjoˈnika
"La bionica studia i sistemi biologici per creare nuove tecnologie."
biónica
Transliteration: biˈonika
"La biónica aplica soluciones biológicas a problemas de ingeniería."
biônica
Transliteration: biˈõnikɐ
"A biônica é fundamental para o desenvolvimento de próteses avançadas."
बायोनिक्स
Transliteration: bāyoniks
"बायोनिक्स ने चिकित्सा विज्ञान के क्षेत्र में क्रांति ला दी है।"
仿生学
Transliteration: fǎng shēng xué
"仿生学为工程学提供了许多美妙的自然灵感。"
생체공학
Transliteration: saengche-gonghak
"생체공학 연구는 인공 장기 개발에 기여하고 있습니다."
バイオニクス
Transliteration: baionikusu
"バイオニクス技術はロボット工学に応用されています。"
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