android — a robot with a human appearance
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a robot with a human appearance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈændrɔɪd/
Example Sentences
- The android barista made perfect coffee but forgot to smile at customers.
- Scientists are developing androids that can perform complex household tasks.
- My grandmother still thinks Android phones are actual tiny robots living inside the device.
android
NOUN[/ˈændrɔɪd/]
a robot with a human appearance
The android served coffee with a perfectly polite smile in the futuristic cafe.
The paranoid android guards the endless void
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greek roots combining 'aner' (man) and 'eidos' (form or appearance). First coined in the 18th century, the term originally referred to an automaton or mechanical figure designed to resemble a human being.
Breakdown
andro- (from Greek 'aner', meaning man) + -oid (from Greek 'eidos', meaning resembling or having the form of).
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📝Examples
“The android barista made perfect coffee but forgot to smile at customers.”
“Scientists are developing androids that can perform complex household tasks.”
“My grandmother still thinks Android phones are actual tiny robots living inside the device.”
“The latest Android update includes new security features and improved battery management.”
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