modbot

English

noun

Definitions

(internet) An automated software agent that moderates a discussion forum by removing unacceptable postings, etc.

Etymology

Suffix from English mod (modify, moderate, modification, moderator).

Origin

English

mod

Gloss

modify, moderate, modification, moderator

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Cognates and derived terms

mod English
modchip English
moddable English
modder English
modette English
modpack English
modster English
supermod English
modata Finnish
modi Finnish