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Automaton Definition & Meaning

automaton
noun
  1. someone who acts or responds in a mechanical or apathetic way; "only an automaton wouldn't have noticed"
  2. a mechanism that can move automatically

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Frequently asked questions

What does automaton mean?
someone who acts or responds in a mechanical or apathetic way; "only an automaton wouldn't have noticed" a mechanism that can move automatically
What part of speech is automaton?
Automaton is a noun.
How many definitions does automaton have?
Automaton has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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