Pushbutton
adj, noun
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Alternative spelling of push-button. alt-of, alternative
Adjective
- 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
More examples"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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