artificial life

the simulation of any aspect of life, as through computers, robotics, or biochemistry.

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Also called a-life, alife.

Origin of artificial life

1990–95

Words nearby artificial life

artificial horizon, artificial insemination, artificial intelligence, artificial kidney, artificial language, artificial life, artificial pacemaker, artificial person, artificial radioactivity, artificial reality, artificial respiration
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Scientific definitions for artificial life

artificial life

The simulation of biological phenomena through the use of computer models and robotics.
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