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English Dictionary - With Multi-Lingual Search Definitions automaton noun (pl2=automata) A machine, robot, or formal system designed to follow a precise sequence of instructions. Due to her strict adherence to her daily schedule, Jessica was becoming more and more convinced that she was an . A departure from principle in one instance becomes a precedent for a second, that second for a third, and so on 'til the bulk of the society is reduced to be mere automatons of misery, to have no sensibilities left but for sinning and suffering. - Thomas Jefferson A toy in the form of a mechanical figure Etymology: From Ancient Greek (automaton), neutral of (automatos) "selfmoving, moving of oneself, self-acting, spontaneous", from (autos) "self, myself" + (memaa) "to wish eagerly, strive, yearn, desire".      Full Definition of automaton  Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550 results per page. Enter your search terms Submit search form   Web www.allwords.com Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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