Robotic (en. Robotic)

/roʊˈbɒtɪk/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Characteristic or mechanical and repetitive behavior like that of a robot.
The assembler's operation was so robotic that it seemed like a machine.
El funcionamiento del ensamblador era tan robotic que parecía una máquina.
Technology or study involving the creation and programming of robots.
Robotics is a growing discipline in universities.
La robótica es una disciplina en crecimiento en las universidades.
adjective
Similar to a robot, especially in movements or actions.
His way of speaking was so robotic that it lost human warmth.
Su forma de hablar era tan robotic que perdía la calidez humana.
Cold or lacking in emotions, similar to a robot.
His response was so robotic that it showed no empathy at all.
Su respuesta fue tan robotic que no mostró empatía alguna.

Etymology

Derived from the term 'robot', which comes from the Czech 'robota', meaning 'forced labor'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to work like a robot
to work in a mechanical and tireless way.
trabajar como un robot
robotic gravity
referring to a presence or effect that seems to be controlled without emotion.
gravedad robotic
to do something robotically
to perform a task without thinking, automatically.
hacer algo roboticamente

Related Words

robotics
Field of science that deals with the design and construction of robots.
robótica
robot
Machine that can carry out a series of actions automatically.
robot
automation
Use of technologies to perform tasks without human intervention.
automatización

Slang Meanings

To act without emotions, like a robot.
His way of throwing criticisms is so robotic that it hurts.
Su manera de lanzar críticas es tan robotic que duele.
To describe someone who follows instructions without questioning.
In the meeting, he only offered robotic answers without contributing his own ideas.
En la reunión, solo ofreció respuestas robotic sin aportar ideas propias.