First Known Use: 1948
Dictionary
cybernetics
noun plural but singular in construction cy·ber·net·ics \ˌsī-bər-ˈne-tiks\
: the scientific study of how people, animals, and machines control and communicate information
Full Definition of CYBERNETICS
: the science of communication and control theory that is concerned especially with the comparative study of automatic control systems (as the nervous system and brain and mechanical-electrical communication systems)
— cy·ber·net·ic \-tik\ also cy·ber·net·i·cal \-ti-kəl\ adjective
— cy·ber·net·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of CYBERNETICS
Greek kybernētēs pilot, governor (from kybernan to steer, govern) + English -ics
Rhymes with CYBERNETICS
Medical Dictionary
cybernetics
noun plural but singular or plural in construction cy·ber·net·ics \ˌsī-bər-ˈnet-iks\
Medical Definition of CYBERNETICS
: the science of communication and control theory that is concerned especially with the comparative study of automatic control systems (as the nervous system and brain and mechanical-electrical communication systems)
—cy·ber·net·ic \-ik\ also cy·ber·net·i·cal \-i-kəl\ adjective
—cy·ber·net·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
Learn More About CYBERNETICS
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: cyberpornPrevious Word in the Dictionary: cyberneticistAll Words Near: cybernetics
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up cybernetics? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).