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Understanding Key Concepts: Automaton, Bureaucracy, and More

This text explores various terms rooted in Greek etymology, including 'automaton,' referring to a mechanically-driven being, and 'bureaucracy,' which describes a government structure managed by officials. Additional terms such as 'democratize,' 'chronicle,' and 'maniacal' provide insight into political and historical contexts. Key definitions of 'genesis,' 'epidermis,' 'epithet,' and 'astrologer' reveal their significance in language and science. Lastly, 'electrocardiogram' illustrates the intersection of medicine and technology in monitoring heart activity.

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Understanding Key Concepts: Automaton, Bureaucracy, and More

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  1. automaton— N. [<Gk. autós self + -matos thinking] a person or animal whose actions are entirely mechanical; a machine or toy that has its motive power concealed so that it appears to move spontaneously.

  2. bureaucracy— N. [<bureau desk + krátos rule, power] a system of government by groups of officials, each dealing with its own kind of business under the direction of its chief

  3. democratize— V. [<Gk. dêmos people + krátos rule, power] to make or become democratic

  4. chronicle— N. [<Gk. chrónos time] a record of happenings in the order in which they happened; history; story

  5. maniacal— Adj. [<Gk. maníā madness] insane; raving

  6. genesis— N. [<Gk. génesis be born] a coming into being; origin; creation

  7. epidermis— N. [<Gk. epi- on + dérma skin] the outer, protective layer of the skin of vertebrate animals

  8. epithet— N. [<Gk. epi- on+ tithénai to place] a descriptive expression; a word or phrase expressing some quality or attribute. In “crafty Ulysses,” “Richard the Lion-Hearted,” and “Honest Abe,” the epithets are “crafty,” “Lion-Hearted,” and “Honest.”

  9. astrologer— N. [<Gk. ástron star + -logos study of] a person who claims to know and interpret the supposed influence of the stars and planets on persons or events

  10. electrocardiogram— N. [<Gk. elektro amber + kardíā heart + gráphein write] the tracing or record made by an electrocardiograph; cardiogram (an instrument that detects and records electrical impulses produced by the action of the heart with each beat).

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