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Asimov

[ az-uh-mawf, -mof ]

noun

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


Asimov

/ ˈæzɪmɒf /

noun

  1. AsimovIsaac19201992MUSRussianWRITING: science-fiction writerSCIENCE: chemist 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

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.

But the "We, Robot" showcase, playing on the title of an Isaac Asimov short story collection, also caught the eye of I, Robot director Alex Proyas.

From BBC

He wrote fiction and nonfiction himself, and in 1967 edited “Dangerous Visions,” which Isaac Asimov deemed a “second revolution” in science fiction.

In the Science Fiction Novella “Nightfall”, Isaac Asimov postulates how a civilization would face a solar eclipse in a multiple star solar system that only experienced night once every two thousand years.

From Salon

Hailing from Guatemala, emerging rock band Asimov will bring their hypnotic music to Texas for a rare stateside performance.

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