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Definition of Isaac Asimov from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Isaac Asimov

/ˌaɪzək ˈæzɪmɒf/,

/ˌaɪzək ˈæzɪmɒv/

/ˌaɪzək ˈæzɪmɑːf/,

/ˌaɪzək ˈæzɪmɑːv/

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(1920-92) a US writer of science fiction who invented the word 'robotics'. His books include Foundation (1951) and the short story collection I, Robot (1950).

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