Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
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- [aw-tom-uh-ton, -tn]
- /ɔˈtɒm əˌtɒn, -tn/
- /ɔːˈtɒm.ə.tən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [aw-tom-uh-ton, -tn]
- /ɔˈtɒm əˌtɒn, -tn/
Definitions of automaton word
- countable noun automaton If you say that someone is an automaton, you are critical of them because they behave as if they are so tired or bored that they do things without thinking. 3
- countable noun automaton An automaton is a small, mechanical figure that can move automatically. 3
- noun automaton a mechanical device operating under its own hidden power; robot 3
- noun automaton a person who acts mechanically or leads a routine monotonous life 3
- noun automaton anything that can move or act of itself 3
- noun automaton an apparatus that automatically performs certain actions by responding to preset controls or encoded instructions 3
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Origin of automaton
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Latin: automatic device < Greek, noun use of neuter of autómatos spontaneous, acting without human agency, equivalent to auto- auto-1 + -matos, adj. derivative from base of memonénai to intend, ménos might, force
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Parts of speech for Automaton
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
automaton popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for automaton
noun automaton
- apparatus — The apparatus of an organization or system is its structure and method of operation.
- automobile — An automobile is a car.
- tool — an implement, especially one held in the hand, as a hammer, saw, or file, for performing or facilitating mechanical operations.
- appliance — An appliance is a device or machine in your home that you use to do a job such as cleaning or cooking. Appliances are often electrical.
- instrument — a mechanical tool or implement, especially one used for delicate or precision work: surgical instruments.
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