Vocabulary Spotlight
Automaton
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: यंत्रमानव (Yantramanav) – A machine or robot that performs tasks automatically, often without human control.
Pronunciation
[aw-TOM-uh-ton]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Machine – मशीन (Machine)
Related Words
Mechanism – यंत्रणा (Yantrana)
Word Origin
“Automaton” Greek shabd “automatos” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hota hai “self-moving”. Yeh term pehli baar 17th century mein machines ke liye use hui jo khud se operate hoti thi.
– The word “Automaton” comes from the Greek word “automatos,” meaning “self-moving”. It was first used in the 17th century to describe self-operating machines.
Word Family
Noun: Automaton – यंत्रमानव (Yantramanav)
Adjective: Automatic – स्वचालित (Swachalit)
Usage Examples
1. Factory mein naye automaton machines ka istemaal ho raha hai jo bina rukawat ke kaam karte hain.
– The factory is using new automaton machines that operate continuously without interruption.
2. Bahut log sochte hain ke kuch naukriyan automate ho jayengi, jisme automaton ka kaafi yogdan hoga.
– Many believe that some jobs will be automated, with significant contributions from automatons.
Cultural Note
Aajkal ke daur mein, “automaton” machines aur robots ko refer karta hai jo factories mein repetitive kaam ya dangerous tasks ko human ke bina kar sakte hain.
In Context
Automaton ka istemaal technical aur scientific discussions mein hota hai, khaaskar jab kisi aise device ya machine ki baat ho rahi ho jo independently operate kar sakti hai. Yeh concept artificial intelligence aur robotics field mein bhi popular hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Automaton” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Automaton” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?