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cyborg

noun
cy·​borg | \ ˈsÄ«-ËŒbȯrg How to pronounce cyborg (audio) \

Definition of cyborg

: a bionic human

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Neurotypical humans could see these kinds of cyborg-esque technologies as giving these kids unfair advantages. Vivienne Ming, Quartz, "Why I’m turning my son into a cyborg," 15 July 2019 After being betrayed by his partners, the Master uploads a virus to spread the facts behind Cross River to spur a cyborg rebellion. Los Angeles Times, "Review: Tyranny aplenty. Somehow it all computes in ‘The World Doesn’t Require You’," 25 Aug. 2019 He’s then remade into the cyborg police force known as RoboCop. Nick Romano, EW.com, "RoboCop Returns loses District 9 director Neill Blomkamp," 15 Aug. 2019 System Shock 2 has an unstoppable cyborg protagonist and a role-playing game’s love of quantification. Adi Robertson, The Verge, "System Shock 2 helped define survival horror — but it’s still in a league of its own," 11 Aug. 2019 So your weapon upgrades will be wacky and wide-ranging as will some characters (like Kaiser, a not-so-cuddly cyborg Panda). Washington Post, "Ten under-the-radar games at E3 2019 you need to get excited about right now," 14 June 2019 Kelly was the cyborg, ruthless and analytical by third grade, and Colin was the bohemian: a beekeeper, Eagle Scout and gardener. Kent Babb / Washington Post, Twin Cities, "MN native and olympic cyclist Kelly Catlin could do it all — until it all became too much," 29 July 2019 The lumbar device and other cyborg suits made by Cyberdyne Inc. can help the wearer build strength and restore mobility, like standing up and walking. Los Angeles Times, "Desperate for workers, aging Japan turns to robots for healthcare," 25 July 2019 The cast is bigger, and includes Atlanta’s Zazie Beetz (the lucky hero Domino) and Thanos himself, Josh Brolin (the cyborg Cable). Angela Watercutter, WIRED, "Deadpool 2 Is What All Sequels Should Be: Better Than Its Predecessor," 17 May 2018

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First Known Use of cyborg

1960, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for cyborg

cybernetic + organism

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cyborg

noun

English Language Learners Definition of cyborg

in stories : a person whose body contains mechanical or electrical devices and whose abilities are greater than the abilities of normal humans

cyborg

noun
cy·​borg | \ ˈsÄ«-ËŒbȯ(É™)rg How to pronounce cyborg (audio) \

Medical Definition of cyborg

: a bionic human

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