Cyber
/ˈsaɪ.bər/noun
Relating to or characteristic of the culture of computers, information technology, and virtual reality.
Did you know?The term 'cyber' is derived from ‘cybernetics,’ a branch of science that studies the control and communication in animals and machines, blending biology with technology.
Etymological Timeline
Greek
Greek
kybernētēs
“steersman or governor, one who navigates or controls.”
20th Century
English
cybernetics
“The interdisciplinary study of the structure of regulatory systems.”
1960s
English
cyber-
“Prefix used to denote a connection to computers or the digital realm.”
Modern English
English
cyber
“Adjective describing anything pertaining to or involving computers and virtual reality.”
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