A cyborg is a human or human-like being whose body has been partly or fully enhancedmade better or stronger by adding something or controlledmanaged or directed by something else by machines or electronic devices. The word is most often used in science fiction, but it can also describe real medical or technological implantsobjects placed inside the body to replace or support a function.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈsaɪbɔːrɡ/
Easy pronunciation: SYE-borg (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress on the first syllable.
Noun meaning a human with machine or electronic parts built into the body.
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Cyborg Meaning
a person with machine parts or electronic devices built into the body
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a human being whose body has been taken over in whole or in part by electromechanical devices
Example: In the film, the hero becomes a cyborg after a life-saving operation.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- bionic man — Works as a close synonym in the science-fiction or enhanced-human sense, especially for a male cyborg.
- bionic woman — Works as a close synonym in the science-fiction or enhanced-human sense, especially for a female cyborg.
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Cyborg Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- bionic man
- bionic woman
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use cyborg to mean any robot, but a cyborg is specifically part human and part machine.
- It is not the same as android, which usually refers to a robot made to look human.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does cyborg mean?
A cyborg is a human being with machine or electronic parts built into the body, in whole or in part.
What is a simple synonym for cyborg?
In the supplied dictionary data, the closest synonyms are bionic man and bionic woman.
Is a cyborg the same as a robot?
No. A robot is a machine, while a cyborg is a human being with some machine-based parts or functions.
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