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
1
Relating to cybernetics, the study of communication and automatic control in machines and living things.
"The lab researches cybernetic systems that mimic biological reflexes."
2
Relating to computers, robotics, or the internet.
"The film imagines a cybernetic future ruled by intelligent machines."
How to use cybernetic
Learner’s notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more cybernetic
- Superlative
- most cybernetic
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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.
Class of 1948
cybernetic joined the language around 1948.
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Rhymes for cybernetic
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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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