self-driving car — A vehicle that can navigate and operate without human input using sensors, cameras, and artificial intelligence
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A vehicle that can navigate and operate without human input using sensors, cameras, and artificial intelligence
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɛlf ˈdraɪvɪŋ kɑr/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother refuses to trust a self-driving car because she says it doesn't ask for directions when lost.
- The self-driving car perfectly parallel parked while I was still trying to figure out if the space was big enough.
- Self-driving cars are expected to reduce traffic accidents significantly.
self-driving car
NOUN[/ˈsɛlf ˈdraɪvɪŋ kɑr/]
A vehicle that can navigate and operate without human input using sensors, cameras, and artificial intelligence
A vehicle that can navigate and operate without human input using sensors, cameras, and artificial intelligence
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
A modern compound term that emerged in the late 20th century alongside advances in computer technology. It combines three English elements: 'self' (oneself), 'driving' (the act of operating a vehicle), and 'car' (automobile), reflecting the technological innovation of autonomous vehicles.
Breakdown
self- (oneself, autonomously) + driving (present participle of drive, to operate a vehicle) + car (from French 'carre', a wheeled vehicle). The compound describes a vehicle capable of operating independently without human control.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother refuses to trust a self-driving car because she says it doesn't ask for directions when lost.”
“The self-driving car perfectly parallel parked while I was still trying to figure out if the space was big enough.”
“Self-driving cars are expected to reduce traffic accidents significantly.”
“Major tech companies are investing billions in self-driving car research.”
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