Where does “automaton” come from?
automaton (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek αὐτόμᾰτον — accident, mere chance.
automaton (Latin): automaton; contraption; device
Definitions
- automaton; contraption; device
Ancestry of “automaton”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | αὐτόμᾰτον | accident, mere chance |