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Definition of cybernetic

cybernetic

/ˌsaɪbərˈnɛtɪk/
cy · ber · net · ic
Adverb:cybernetically
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cybernetic Lexical Profile

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1

Involving or enhanced by artificial mechanical or electronic components integrated with a biological organism.

Example

"Modern medical engineering has made significant strides in creating cybernetic prosthetics that respond directly to neural signals."

2

Relating to the scientific study of communication and automatic control systems in both living organisms and machines.

Example

"The research team developed a cybernetic model to explain how the human nervous system regulates balance through continuous feedback."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 1940s from the Ancient Greek 'kybernetikos' ('good at steering'), derived from 'kybernetes' ('steersman' or 'pilot'), popularized by mathematician Norbert Wiener in his 1948 book 'Cybernetics'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cybernetic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cybernetic
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