Automaton (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun, plural au·tom·a·tons, au·tom·a·ta [aw-tom-uh-tuh]. /ɔˈtɒm ə tə/.
  1. a mechanical figure or contrivance constructed to act as if by its own motive power; robot.
  2. a person or animal that acts in a monotonous, routine manner, without active intelligence.
  3. something capable of acting automatically or without an external motive force.
noun plural -tons or -ta (-tə)
  1. a mechanical device operating under its own hidden power; robot
  2. a person who acts mechanically or leads a routine monotonous life
Automaton (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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