robotic

adjective

rō-ˈbä-tik How to pronounce robotic (audio)
Definition of roboticnext
1
as in automated
designed to replace or decrease human labor and especially physical labor the dishwasher is one of the greatest robotic devices ever invented

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2
as in automatic
done instantly and without conscious thought or decision with a single robotic motion, she reached for a cigarette and a lighter the instant she sat down

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Recent Examples of robotic But when the humanoid gets to near-perfect human replication yet retains something robotic in its essence, an ickiness takes hold. — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 Thus, in the context of AI, this corporate model integrates human, robotic and AI assets in a purposeful, coordinated manner. — Alexandra J. Zanela, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 The funds come on the heels of its latest technology, the Titan multi-story robotic 3D construction system, which launched commercially in March of this year. — Diana Olick, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026 These involve a cancer screening test, followed by a surgical procedure involving robotic scopes. — Tara Molina, CBS News, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for robotic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for robotic
  1. automated
  2. automatic
  3. mechanical
  4. mechanic
  5. spontaneous
  6. reflex
Adjective
  • All those features make the smart rod a worthy addition to any automated home.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Bot monetization is how a business earns a return when automated software uses its content, data or digital services.
    — Rishi Katdare, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of automated
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  • Shortly after, Wilcox slammed on the brakes, jumped out of his vehicle, took out a loaded semi-automatic handgun and fired three gunshots at the officer, according to the District Attorney’s Office.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • But until recently, most automatic speech recognition (ASR) services with high-quality transcription only worked for a small number of them.
    — Richard Eisenberg, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of automatic
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  • Related Stories Speaking at View Conference in Turin on Thursday, Hickel, who recently marked 30 years at ILM, detailed how the team mixed digital animation with physical sets, mechanical rigs and traditional stop-motion.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • For example, changes in contact forces could indicate whether a screw has engaged correctly, while audio cues could help identify when a mechanical latch has clicked into place.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of mechanical
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  • Parched fields force hydroponic growers, vegetable farmers and fruit producers to halt harvests, sell off underfed livestock at rock-bottom prices and even return to mechanic jobs to survive.
    — Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • There are exceptions and one is Hig (Elordi), who before the virus hit was a mechanic living a good life with his pregnant wife and new puppy.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of mechanic
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  • Harris also helped shape the movie’s imagination sequences, pushing Pixar’s artists toward more spontaneous, painterly images rather than the studio’s usual meticulous realism.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Johnson’s initial connection with EY CEO and Global Chair Janet Truncale was a spontaneous one.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of spontaneous
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  • The reflex sell-off after Wednesday's Federal Reserve rate hike gave the S&P 500 a momentary test of 7500, which proved a timely shakeout.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Padmini smiled, though this appeared more reflex than friendliness.
    — Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
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“Robotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robotic. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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