Definition of AUTOMATON

automaton

Meanings

Plural: automata, automatons

Noun

  • someone who acts or responds in a mechanical or apathetic way
    • "only an automaton wouldn't have noticed"
  • a mechanism that can move automatically
  • A machine or robot designed to follow a precise sequence of instructions.
  • A person who acts like a machine or robot, often defined as having a monotonous lifestyle and lacking in emotion.
  • A formal system, such as a finite-state machine or cellular automaton.
  • A toy in the form of a mechanical figure.
  • The self-acting power of the muscular and nervous systems, by which movement is effected without intelligent determination.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek αὐτόματον (autómaton), neuter of αὐτόματος (autómatos, “self moving, self willed”). Doublet of automat.

Synonyms

golem, robot, zombi, zombie

Scrabble Score: 11

automaton is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
automaton is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
automaton is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

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