Asimov

American

[az-uh-mawf, -mof] / ˈæz əˌmɔf, -ˌmɒf /

noun

Isaac, 1920–92, U.S. science and science-fiction writer, born in Russia.

Asimov British

/ ˈæzɪmɒf /

noun

Isaac. 1920–92, US writer and biochemist, born in Russia. His science-fiction works include Foundation Trilogy (1951–53; sequel 1982) and the collection of stories I, Robot (1950)

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Example Sentences

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As Isaac Asimov observed, “There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there has always been.”

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

The latest example is a report from Jefferies titled “From Asimov to the Assembly Line: Humanoid Robots Begin to Clock In.”

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The title of Tesla robotaxi event - We, Robot - which played on the the title of an Isaac Asimov short story collection, caught the eye of Alex Proyas.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2024

The products were unveiled at last week’s “We, Robot” event — whose title clearly alludes to the Isaac Asimov short-story collection on which Proyas’ film is based.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2024

She says it was a fluke that Asimov was in town.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell

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