adj

cybernetic

seye-buh-NEH-tihk

Cybernetic (adj) means relating to cybernetics, the study of communication and automatic control in machines and living things. Example: “The lab researches cybernetic systems that mimic biological reflexes.”

adj

Relating to cybernetics, the study of communication and automatic control in machines and living things.

"The lab researches cybernetic systems that mimic biological reflexes."

Relating to computers, robotics, or the internet.

"The film imagines a cybernetic future ruled by intelligent machines."

How to use cybernetic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo do with cybernetics — the science of control and communication in machines, animals, or a mix of both (as in cyborgs).

Common pairings

cybernetic system cybernetic implant cybernetic organism

Word forms

more cybernetic comparative, most cybernetic superlative

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek kubernetikos ("good at steering"), the same root that gives us "govern"; first used in English in 1948.

Origin: Ancient Greek · First attested 1948

Class of 1948 cybernetic joined the language around 1948.

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Rhymes for cybernetic

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Frequently asked questions

What does “cybernetic” mean?

The word “cybernetic” means relating to cybernetics, the study of communication and automatic control in machines and living things. In plain terms, to do with cybernetics — the science of control and communication in machines, animals, or a mix of both (as in cyborgs).

How do you pronounce “cybernetic”?

“Cybernetic” is pronounced seye-buh-NEH-tihk (/ˌsaɪbɚˈnɛtɪk/ in IPA).

How do you use “cybernetic” in a sentence?

Here is “cybernetic” used in a sentence: “The lab researches cybernetic systems that mimic biological reflexes.”

What part of speech is “cybernetic”?

“Cybernetic” is an adjective.

Where does the word “cybernetic” come from?

The word “cybernetic” dates back to around 1948 and comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek kubernetikos ("good at steering"), the same root that gives us "govern"; first used in English in 1948.

How many meanings does “cybernetic” have?

“Cybernetic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to cybernetics, the study of communication and automatic control in machines and living things.

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