Definitions

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  • noun neologism A biological pioneer, an inventer of environmental solutions and biotechnology; a crafter of creative solutions to environmental and socio-cultural problems.
  • noun A biological engineer, an engineer of creatures, especially partially artificial/mechanical ones.
  • verb neologism To pioneer biologically.
  • verb To engineer biologically.

Etymologies

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A portmanteau of biological and pioneer or engineer, possibly coined by Kenny Ausubel.

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  • Frank Fish, a biomechanicist at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, is a bioneer who noted that the bumps on the fins of the humpback whale are not random; they evolved over millions of years.

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