robot

Cebuano

noun
Definitions
  • a machine built to carry out some complex task or group of tasks by physically moving, especially one which can be programmed
  • an intelligent mechanical being designed to look like a human or other creature, and usually made from metal
  • (figuratively) a person who does not seem to have any emotions
  • a style of dance popular in disco whereby the dancer impersonates the movement of a robot

Etymology

Derived from English robot derived from Czech robot root from Proto-Indo-European *h₃erbʰ- (change ownership, change allegiance status ownership, change evolve status, orphan, child slave servant).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*h₃erbʰ-

Gloss

change ownership, change allegiance status ownership, change evolve status, orphan, child slave servant

Concept
Semantic Field

Kinship

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji

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