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automatic
operating by itself with little or no direct human control
Antonyms
- manual
automatic in a sentence
The new sedan features automatic headlights that switch on whenever it gets dark.
Because the door opens automatically whenever someone approaches, the greeter no longer needs to stand there.
Where it comes from
From Greek automatos 'acting of one's own will'
Memory hook
AUTO (self) + MATIC — it works by itself.
Word parts
- auto/auth — self
automatic: auto- (self) + -matic (acting)
Read it in context
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