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  • proper noun A male given name.

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  • noun ancient Greek philosopher who formulated paradoxes that defended the belief that motion and change are illusory (circa 495-430 BC)
  • noun ancient Greek philosopher who founded the Stoic school (circa 335-263 BC)

Etymologies

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Via Latin Zēno, from Ancient Greek Ζήνων (Zēnōn), an ancient derivative of Ζεύς (Zeus).

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Examples

  • David Hanson, Founder of Hanson Robotics believes the “technology incorporated in Zeno has a huge potential for the consumer home entertainment market.”

    New Zeno Robot Learns Through Artificial Intelligence | Impact Lab 2007

  • At 17 inches tall and 6 pounds, the artificial Zeno is the culmination of five years of work by Hanson and a small group of engineers, designers and programmers at his company, Hanson Robotics.

    Robot Maker Builds Artificial Boy | Impact Lab 2007

  • Martin Zeno scored 21 points to lead the Red Raiders, but leading scorer Jarrius Jackson finished with 10 points on 4-for-14 shooting - significantly below his Big 12 Conference-leading 20. 2-point scoring average.

    USATODAY.com - Men's Basketball - Texas Tech vs. Boston College 2006

  • While Jackson struggled, Martin Zeno and reserve Tanner Ogden kept the Red Raiders 'offense going.

    USATODAY.com - Scores 2005

  • This year, it's coming to Xbox Live Arcade under the name Zeno Clash: Ultimate Edition.

    Siliconera 2010

  • This year, it's coming to Xbox Live Arcade under the name Zeno Clash: Ultimate Edition.

    Siliconera 2010

  • This year, it's coming to Xbox Live Arcade under the name Zeno Clash: Ultimate Edition.

    Siliconera 2010

  • This year, it's coming to Xbox Live Arcade under the name Zeno Clash: Ultimate Edition.

    Siliconera 2010

  • This year, it's coming to Xbox Live Arcade under the name Zeno Clash: Ultimate Edition.

    Siliconera 2010

  • All this said, I fucking love beating the shit out of everyone in Zeno Clash.

    The Kills SVGL 2009

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