animatronics

an·i·ma·tron·ics

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-uh-muh-tron-iks]
- /ˌæn ə məˈtrɒn ɪks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-uh-muh-tron-iks]
- /ˌæn ə məˈtrɒn ɪks/

Definitions of animatronics word

noun animatronics a branch of film and theatre technology that combines traditional puppetry techniques with electronics to create lifelike animated effects 3
noun animatronics (used with a singular verb) the technology connected with the use of electronics to animate puppets or other figures, as for motion pictures. 1
noun animatronics The technique of making and operating lifelike robots, typically for use in film or other entertainment. 1
noun animatronics A form of robotics used to create robots that produce preset moves and prerecorded sounds. 0

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Origin of animatronics

First appearance:

before 1975

One of the 1% newest English words

1975-80; blend of animate and electronics

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Parts of speech for Animatronics

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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animatronics popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for animatronics

noun animatronics

animation — Animation is the process of making films in which drawings or puppets appear to move.

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