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Definition of robot

robot

/ˈroʊ.bɑːt/
ro · bot
Adverb:robotically
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Plural:robots
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Adjective:robotic
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robot Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically, especially one programmable by a computer.

Example

"The automotive assembly line was highly efficient, utilizing dozens of programmable robots to weld the chassis together."

2

A computer program that performs automated, repetitive tasks on the internet, such as crawling web pages or interacting with users.

Example

"The search engine deploys thousands of software robots to index new websites every day."

3

A person who behaves in a mechanical, emotionless, or highly routine manner.

Example

"After working fifty hours straight without sleep, he felt like a robot mindlessly going through the motions."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Introduced by Czech writer Karel Čapek in his 1920 play R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots), derived from the Czech word 'robota', meaning 'forced labor' or 'drudgery'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Robot. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/robot
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