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spock

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈspɑk// spock

n. a person who acts only with logic and does not show any emotion. It comes from a famous character in the Star Trek movies and TV shows.

n. a person perceived as being exceptionally logical, analytical, and devoid of emotion. Derived from the fictional character in the Star Trek franchise; often used as a metaphor for cold rationality.


SIMPLE

Don't be such a Spock; try to understand how she feels.

CONTEXTUAL

The lead engineer was a total Spock, focusing entirely on the data while ignoring the team's low morale.

COMPLEX

In political commentary, the candidate was often criticized for being a Spock, as his reliance on statistical evidence failed to resonate with the emotional concerns of the electorate.

Usage

Often used as a proper noun or in the construction 'a total Spock' to describe a personality type.

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