In science fiction books or films, a bionic person is someone who has special powers, such as being exceptionally strong or having exceptionally good sight, because parts of their body have been replaced by electronic machinery.
...the Bionic Woman.
bionic in British English
(baɪˈɒnɪk)
adjective
1.
of or relating to bionics
2.
(in science fiction) having certain physiological functions augmented or replaced by electronic equipment
the bionic man
bionic in American English
(baɪˈɑnɪk)
US
adjective
1.
of or having to do with bionics
2.
a.
designating an artificial replacement for a bodily part
b.
furnished with such a replacement part or parts, specif. in science fiction, so that strength, abilities, etc. are greatly enhanced
c.
exceptionally strong, skillful, energetic, etc.
Derived forms
bionically (biˈonically)
adverb
Word origin
see bionics
Examples of 'bionic' in a sentence
bionic
But when you are using a bionic hand it counts as a marvel of technology.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
That it did not only reinforces his reputation as something of a bionic man.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
But he's just a bionic man.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
DID you see that programme about the bionic man?
The Sun (2013)
The powerful energy source may revolutionise the design of prosthetic limbs, making the idea of bionic man a real possibility.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
He said: 'I was offered a bionic hand instead of a hand transplant.
The Sun (2013)
He said: 'They call me the man with the bionic bottom.