computer-generated

UK: kəmˈpjuː.tər dʒenəreɪtɪd | US: kəmˈpjuː.t̬ɚ dʒenəreɪt̬ɪd

Definition

  1. adj. produced or created by a computer, especially through automated processes

  2. adj. (of images, text, etc.) artificially constructed using digital tools

Structure
computer <electronic processing device>generate <produce>ed <past participle suffix>
Etymology

The term combines "computer" (from Latin computare, "to calculate") and "generate" (from Latin generare, "to create or produce"). The suffix "-ed" marks it as a past participle, indicating the passive state of being produced by a computer. The phrase emerged in the late 20th century with advancements in digital technology, reflecting automation's role in content creation.

Examples

  1. The film used computer-generated imagery to create realistic alien landscapes.

  2. This report contains computer-generated data analyzed by an AI algorithm.

  3. Many modern advertisements feature computer-generated models instead of human actors.

  4. The music was entirely computer-generated, with no human composer involved.

  5. Researchers rely on computer-generated simulations to predict climate change effects.