chatbot

[ chat-bot ]

noun

, Digital Technology.

1. a computer program designed to respond with conversational or informational replies to verbal or written messages from users.

chatbot

/ ˈtʃætˌbɒt /

noun

1. a computer program in the form of a virtual e-mail correspondent that can reply to messages from computer users

Word History and Origins

Origin of chatbot¹

First recorded in 1990–95; chat ( def ) + bot ¹( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of chatbot¹

C20: from chat ¹+ ( ro ) bot