animate object (B1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪt ˈɒb.dʒɪkt/
Definition
An object that has the ability to move or change its state, often used in computing, animation, and philosophy to describe entities that exhibit some form of life or autonomy.
Examples
The animate object in the simulation was able to adapt to its surroundings and make decisions based on its programming.
In the cartoon, the animate object was a character that could talk and move around on its own.
How to Use animate object
- create an animate object (verb phrase)
- to make an object that has its own set of behaviors and properties — "The programmer created an animate object that could move around the screen and interact with other objects."
- animate object detection (noun phrase)
- the process of identifying objects that have the ability to move or change their state — "The computer vision algorithm was used for animate object detection in the video stream."
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