cybernetics
What is another word for cybernetics? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — The study of communication and control in living things and machines.
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How to use cybernetics
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
study cybernetics
field of cybernetics
cybernetics research
The scientific sense is formal, while the sense meaning bionic parts is common in fiction.
Etymology
The word comes from Ancient Greek kubernetes, meaning steersman. It has been recorded since at least 1948, in Norbert Wiener's book Cybernetics.
Full origin of cybernetics →Frequently asked questions
What is cybernetics?
Cybernetics is the study of communication and control in living organisms and machines.
Where does the word cybernetics come from?
It comes from the Ancient Greek word for a steersman. It has been recorded since at least 1948.
Is cybernetics singular or plural?
It is an uncountable noun, so it takes a singular verb.
