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cyborg

noun · verb

Simple meaning

A human, animal or other being with electronic or bionic prostheses.

Pronunciation

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sybawrg

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈsaɪbɔɹɡ

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Definition

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noun

  1. A human, animal or other being with electronic or bionic prostheses.

  2. science fiction

    A human being whose body has been taken over in whole or in part by electromechanical devices

    “A cyborg is a cybernetic organism.”

  3. science fiction

    A being which is part machine and part organic.

verb

  1. science fiction

    To convert (something) into a cyborg.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Varies by meaning

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: A human, animal or other being with electronic or bionic prostheses.

Used this way, cyborg is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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