Synonyms for

Automaton

Verb / ɔ:ˈtɑ:mʌˌtɑ:n / Another word for automaton — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A machine that can move and perform tasks automatically, often resembling a human or animal in appearance and behavior.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. The automaton was designed to clean the house automatically.
  2. The automaton in the museum was very lifelike.
  3. The automaton was malfunctioning and needed to be repaired.
  4. The automaton was built to assist astronauts on long space missions.
  5. The automaton was programmed to perform a variety of tasks.

Quotes

  • "I'm not an automaton. I'm a person." - Alan Turing
  • "Art is an automaton that moves without a motor." - Marcel Duchamp
  • "The mind is an automaton, but it cannot be made to work without motives." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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