1. the science of applying biological principles to the design of engineering systems, especially electronic systems
Usage: technical; used with singular verb
2. artificial body parts that replace or enhance human limbs or organs, especially those controlled electronically
Usage: often used in science fiction

Examples

• Bionics has led to innovations like Velcro, inspired by burr seeds.
• The field of bionics studies how animals and plants solve engineering problems.
• His bionic arm allowed him to lift heavy objects with ease.
• The movie featured a character with bionic legs that could run at superhuman speeds.
• Researchers in bionics are developing artificial eyes that mimic natural vision.
• The bionic hand responded to nerve signals from the patient’s residual limb.
• Bionics combines biology, engineering, and computer science.