Pronunciation: [ˈandɹɔ͡ɪd] (IPA) 
The word "android" is a word used to refer to a robot which is designed to look like a human. It is spelled as /ˈændrɔɪd/ in IPA phonetic transcription. This spelling is a combination of the prefix "andro-" which means "man" and the suffix "-oid" which means "resembling". The first syllable is pronounced as "and", with the "a" pronounced as in "cat". The second syllable is pronounced as "droid", with the "o" pronounced as in "boat".
An android is a term commonly used to refer to an anthropomorphic robot or a synthetic organism that is designed to resemble a human being. The word "android" is derived from the Greek words 'andro,' meaning 'man,' and 'eidolon,' meaning 'form' or 'image.' It is primarily used in the field of science fiction and technology, depicting robots that possess human-like features, including a head, torso, limbs, and often with advanced artificial intelligence.
Androids are typically created to perform tasks that are traditionally associated with human beings. They are designed with the intention of mimicking human appearance and behavior, although they may be equipped with additional functionalities and abilities that humans do not possess.
In popular culture, androids are often depicted as intelligent and responsive machines capable of speech, movement, and various emotions. They are frequently used as characters in literature, movies, and video games to explore themes such as the boundaries of technology, the nature of consciousness, and the implications of creating artificial life.
Technological advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence are continually pushing the boundaries of what androids can achieve. With the development of increasingly realistic human-like features and enhanced cognitive capabilities, scientists and engineers continue to refine the concept of androids, aiming to create beings that are indistinguishable from humans in appearance and behavior.
An automaton in human form.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "android" is derived from the Greek words "andr-" meaning man and "-eides" meaning form or shape. Therefore, the word "android" literally translates to "man-like" or "in the form of a human".
