bio-mimicry

/ˌbaɪoʊˈmɪkrɪ/

design inspired by nature

Engineers use bio-mimicry to create more efficient wind turbines by studying how hummingbirds hover.

This shows how nature's solutions can inspire human technology.

Engineering

technical

The design and production of materials, structures, and systems modeled on biological entities and processes.

The new adhesive was developed through bio-mimicry, mimicking the properties of gecko feet.

This demonstrates how natural mechanisms can be adapted for technological applications.

Often used in sustainable design and innovation.

Collocations

bio-mimicry designdesign inspired by natural processesbio-mimicry principlesfundamental concepts derived from nature

innovation based on natural models

The stress is on the second syllable: bio-MIM-ic-ry.

Use 'bio-mimicry' when referring to the broader concept; 'biomimicry' is more common in technical contexts.

From 'bio-' (life) + '-mimicry' (imitation), combining Greek and Latin roots to describe imitation of life.

The hyphenated form 'bio-mimicry' is less common than the unhyphenated 'biomimicry'. Both are acceptable.

bio-

life

prefix

-mimicry

imitation

suffix

English Dictionary