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automata

 

[ ษ”หหˆtษ’mษ™tษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mechanical device

Automata refers to self-operating machines or mechanisms that perform a specific task according to predetermined instructions. These devices often resemble living creatures and can mimic animated behavior. Historically, automata have been used in entertainment and as tools in various fields.

Synonyms

automaton, mechanical device, robot

Examples of usage

  • The old clock had a beautiful automata that danced when the hour struck.
  • Many automata were crafted during the Renaissance to showcase engineering skills.
  • The museum displayed an intricate automata that played music and moved gracefully.
Context #2 | Noun

theory computation

In computer science, automata refers to abstract machines that can be in one of a finite number of states at any given point. This concept is crucial in the study of computational theory and helps in understanding algorithms and processing systems.

Synonyms

abstract machine, automaton, state machine

Examples of usage

  • Finite automata can be used to design digital circuits.
  • We studied pushdown automata to understand context-free languages.
  • Automata theory is essential in compiler design.

Translations

Translations of the word "automata" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น autรณmata

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเคšเคพเคฒเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Automat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ automata

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฒั‚ะพะผะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ automaty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใƒผใƒˆใƒžใ‚ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท automate

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ autรณmata

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท otomata

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜คํ† ๋งˆํƒ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูˆุชูˆู…ุงุชุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ automat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ automat

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‡ชๅŠจๆœบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ avtomat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ automata

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฒั‚ะพะผะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ•แƒขแƒแƒ›แƒแƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ avtomat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ autรณmata

Etymology

The term 'automata' originates from the Greek word 'ฮฑแฝฯ„ฯŒฮผฮฑฯ„ฮฟฮฝ', which means 'self-acting' or 'self-moving'. It is the neuter form of 'ฮฑแฝฯ„ฯŒฮผฮฑฯ„ฮฟฯ‚', derived from 'ฮฑแฝฯ„ฯŒฯ‚' (self) and the verb 'ฮผฮฌฯ‰' (to do). The concept of automata has been present since ancient times, with early examples seen in the works of Hero of Alexandria, who created mechanical devices driven by steam, water, or mechanisms. Over the centuries, this term has evolved and been applied in various fields, including philosophy, mathematics, and engineering, to describe systems that can operate independently or behave according to specific rules.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,057, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.