Computerlike

/kəmˈpjuːtərlaɪk/ adjective

Definition

Resembling a computer in nature, behavior, or function; cold, logical, or mechanical like a machine.

Etymology

From 'computer' plus the suffix '-like' (meaning resembling), a productive English suffix that goes back to Old English 'gelic.' Used metaphorically to describe human qualities.

Kelly Says

Calling something 'computerlike' is usually not a compliment when describing people—we use it to suggest someone is emotionally detached or overly logical. It reveals our cultural anxiety that computers might represent what we'll lose if we become too efficient and rational.

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