noun
Uncommon
cyborg
SEYE-bawg
Cyborg (noun) means a being that is part living organism and part machine. Example: “The film's villain is a cyborg with a mechanical arm and enhanced vision.”
noun
1
A being that is part living organism and part machine.
"The film's villain is a cyborg with a mechanical arm and enhanced vision."
"Some scientists argue that anyone with a pacemaker is technically a cyborg."
"Opposite of natural monsters there are technological monsters such as terminators, cyborgs, and robocops—all of which undermine dichotomies between the artificial and the organic, the prosthetic and the natural."
— Tyson E. Lewis, Richard Kahn (2010)
How to use cyborg
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA creature that combines biological body parts with machine parts.
Common mistake
A cyborg has organic parts mixed with mechanical ones; an android or robot is entirely artificial.
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Word forms
- Plural
- cyborgs
- Third person singular
- cyborgs
- Past tense
- cyborged
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Etymology
A blend of "cybernetic" and "organism," coined by neuroscientist Manfred Clynes in 1960.
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What does “cyborg” mean?
The word “cyborg” means a being that is part living organism and part machine. In plain terms, a creature that combines biological body parts with machine parts.
How do you pronounce “cyborg”?
“Cyborg” is pronounced SEYE-bawg (/ˈsaɪ.boɹɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “cyborg” in a sentence?
Here is “cyborg” used in a sentence: “The film's villain is a cyborg with a mechanical arm and enhanced vision.”
What is another word for “cyborg”?
Words with a similar meaning to “cyborg” include bion, cybernetic organism and cyberman.
What part of speech is “cyborg”?
“Cyborg” is a noun.
Where does the word “cyborg” come from?
The word “cyborg” dates back to around 1960. A blend of "cybernetic" and "organism," coined by neuroscientist Manfred Clynes in 1960.
Is “cyborg” a common word?
“Cyborg” is an uncommon word in modern English.
