apollonicon

/əˌpɒləˈnɪkən/

Definitions

1. noun

A hypothetical mechanical device that can calculate mathematical tables, especially trigonometric tables, proposed by Leonhard Euler in 1742.

“The apollonicon, though never built, represented a significant milestone in the development of mechanical computers.”

Synonyms

  • calculator
  • computer

Antonyms

  • analog
  • manual