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Skynet
SKEYE-neht
Skynet (name) means the fictional artificial intelligence system that becomes hostile to humanity in the Terminator film franchise. Example: “Skynet launches a nuclear war against humanity in the film.”
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The fictional artificial intelligence system that becomes hostile to humanity in the Terminator film franchise.
"Skynet launches a nuclear war against humanity in the film."
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_____ launches a nuclear war against humanity in the film.
Etymology
sky + net. From sky and network. The first satellite, Skynet 1A, was launched on 22 November 1969.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Skynet” mean?
The word “Skynet” means the fictional artificial intelligence system that becomes hostile to humanity in the Terminator film franchise.
How do you pronounce “Skynet”?
“Skynet” is pronounced SKEYE-neht (/ˈskaɪnɛt/ in IPA).
How do you use “Skynet” in a sentence?
Here is “Skynet” used in a sentence: “Skynet launches a nuclear war against humanity in the film.”
What part of speech is “Skynet”?
“Skynet” is a name.
