# Spock

/ˈspɑk/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/spock
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- Don't be such a Spock; try to understand how she feels.
- The lead engineer was a total Spock, focusing entirely on the data while ignoring the team's low morale.
- 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 notes

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

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