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Definition of cyborg

cyborg

/ˈsaɪ.bɔːrɡ/
cy · borg
Plural:cyborgs
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Adjective:cyborgian
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cyborg Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A fictional or hypothetical being, or a real living person, whose physiological functions are aided or enhanced by artificial mechanical or electronic devices integrated into the body.

Example

"The science fiction novel features a detective who became a cyborg after receiving a cybernetic arm and optic implant."

Word Nuance & Usage

Unlike an 'android' or 'robot,' which are wholly artificial machines, a 'cyborg' is fundamentally a living biological organism enhanced or integrated with mechanical or electronic parts.

• Nearby Words

cyberthreat
cyberwar
cyberwarfare
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cyclamen
cycle

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1960 by scientists Manfred Clynes and Nathan S. Kline as a blend of 'cybernetic' and 'organism' to describe a human being enhanced to survive in extraterrestrial environments.

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