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Definition of animatronic

animatronic

/ˌæn.ə.məˈtrɑː.nɪk/
an · i · ma · tron · ic
Adverb:animatronically
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Plural:animatronics
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animatronic Lexical Profile

animatronic Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Relating to, using, or being a mechanized puppet or figure that is operated electronically to seem alive.

Example

"The theme park ride featured lifelike animatronic dinosaurs that roared as the boats passed by."

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• noun

1

A mechanized, electronically controlled puppet or figure constructed to resemble a living human, animal, or fictional creature, commonly used in movies and theme parks.

Example

"Special effects artists built a full-scale animatronic of the shark for the close-up underwater scenes."

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• Nearby Words

animatedly
animation
animator
animatronic
animatronics
anime
animosity

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1960s as a blend of 'animate' and 'electronic', originally inspired by the trademarked term 'Audio-Animatronics' developed by Walt Disney Imagineering for theme park attractions.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Animatronic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/animatronic
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