Pushbutton

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of push-button. alt-of, alternative
Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of push-button. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable

    "it is hard to avoid the conclusion that the idea of ethical robotic killing machines is unrealistic, and all too likely to support dangerous fantasies of pushbutton wars and guiltless slaughters."

Example

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"it is hard to avoid the conclusion that the idea of ethical robotic killing machines is unrealistic, and all too likely to support dangerous fantasies of pushbutton wars and guiltless slaughters."

Etymology

From push + button.

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