alife
|a-life|
/əˈlaɪf/
artificial life
Etymology
'alife' originates from the combination of 'artificial' and 'life', where 'artificial' means 'made by human skill' and 'life' refers to 'the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter'.
'alife' was coined in the late 20th century as a term to describe life forms created through artificial means, particularly in the field of computer science and robotics.
Initially, it meant 'artificial life forms', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a term used to describe artificial life, which refers to life created through artificial means, often in the context of computer simulations or robotics.
Researchers are using alife simulations to study evolutionary processes.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/21 22:21