robotic

adjective

ro·​bot·​ic rō-ˈbä-tik How to pronounce robotic (audio)
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Synonyms of roboticnext
1
: of or relating to mechanical robots
2
: having the characteristics of a robot
performs with robotic consistency
robotically adverb

Examples of robotic in a Sentence

the dishwasher is one of the greatest robotic devices ever invented with a single robotic motion, she reached for a cigarette and a lighter the instant she sat down
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This made the decision to go with the CCV a relatively easy one – even more so with the Russian invasion of Ukraine providing a stream of lessons as to the potential of drones and other robotic battlefield systems. David Szondy july 01, New Atlas, 1 July 2026 The laceless manufacturing process uses robotic arms to spray a single-piece upper directly onto the sole using a mixed plastic pellet that is spun into a kind of cotton candy, creating an exceptionally lightweight product. Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The first phase begins with missions sending robotic lunar landers and other vehicles that test new technologies and explore the challenging lunar environment. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 July 2026 The video explores how robotic missions, lunar resources, nuclear power, and advanced spacecraft systems are laying the foundation for future human missions. Paid Content By Lockheed Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for robotic

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of robotic was in 1927

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“Robotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/robotic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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