android

See also: Android

English

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Etymology

From New Latin androides, from Ancient Greek ἀνδρός (andrós, man) (genitive of ἀνήρ (anḗr)) + -ειδής (-eidḗs), itself from εἶδος (eîdos, form, image, shape, appearance, look). Note the form ἀνδρώδης (andrṓdēs, manly) already existed in Ancient Greek. Synchronically, andro- + -oid.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈænˌdɹɔɪd/
  • Rhymes: -ɔɪd
  • (file)

Noun

android (plural androids)

  1. A robot that is designed to look and act like a human (not necessarily male)

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Adjective

android (comparative more android, superlative most android)

  1. Possessing human qualities.
  2. (anatomy, in pelvimetry) Of the pelvis, having a narrow anterior segment and a heart-shaped brim, typically found in the male.

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Czech

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀνδρός (andrós, man) + -ειδής (-eidḗs, form, appearance). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Noun

android m

  1. android

Polish

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀνήρ (anḗr, man), ἀνδρός (andrós), + -ειδής (-eidḗs, form, appearance). Analogous to andro- + -id.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /anˈdrɔ.it/
  • (file)

Noun

android m anim

  1. android

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Further reading

  • android in Polish dictionaries at PWN
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