Ai
WordNet
noun
(1) The introduction of semen into the oviduct or uterus by some means other than sexual intercourse
(2) A sloth that has three long claws on each forefoot and each hindfoot
(3) The branch of computer science that deal with writing computer programs that can solve problems creatively
"Workers in AI hope to imitate or duplicate intelligence in computers and robots"
(4) An agency of the United States Army responsible for providing timely and relevant and accurate and synchronized intelligence to tactical and operational and strategic level commanders
WiktionaryText
Etymology 1
Onomatopoeia. From Portuguese ai.
Example from a thirteen century cantiga de amigo:
E se vós, filha, meu amor queredes,
rogo vos eu que nunca lhi faledes
sen mi, ai filha fremosa
Bernal de Bonaval (text from Cohen 2003, tr. M. Boaz)
Etymology 2
Originated 1685–95, from Brazilian- , from .
Noun
- A type of three-toed sloth, Bradypus tridactylus, inhabiting forests of southern Venezuela, the Guianas, and northern Brazil.