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Definitions for Automatic
[1] having the capability of starting, operating, moving, etc., independently: an automatic sprinkler system; an automatic car wash.
[2] Physiology . occurring independently of volition, as certain muscular actions; involuntary.
[3] done unconsciously or from force of habit; mechanical: an automatic application of the brakes.
[4] occurring spontaneously: automatic enthusiasm.
[5] (of a firearm, pistol, etc.) utilizing the recoil or part of the force of the explosive to eject the spent cartridge shell, introduce a new cartridge, cock the arm, and fire it repeatedly.
[6] a machine that operates automatically.
[7] automatic rifle.
[8] automatic pistol.
[9] Football . audible(def 2) .
[10] automatic pilot.
[11] automatic transmission.
[12] an automobile equipped with automatic transmission.
[13] on automatic , being operated or controlled by or as if by an automatic device.
[14] performed from force of habit or without conscious thought; lacking spontaneity; mechanical an automatic smile
[15] (of a device, mechanism, etc) able to activate, move, or regulate itself (of an act or process) performed by such automatic equipment
[16] (of the action of a muscle, gland, etc) involuntary or reflex
[17] occurring as a necessary consequence promotion is automatic after a year
[18] (of a firearm) utilizing some of the force of or gas from each explosion to eject the empty shell case, replace it with a new one, and fire continuously until release of the trigger Compare semiautomatic (def. 2) short for semiautomatic (def. 2) See also machine (def. 5)
[19] an automatic firearm
[20] a motor vehicle having automatic transmission
[21] a machine that operates automatically
Words related to Automatic
mechanical, electronic, electric, automated, natural, certain, inevitable, reflex, unconscious, routine, necessary, motorized, mechanized, robotic, self-moving, self-regulating, self-starting, habitual, impulsive, instinctive
Words nearby Automatic
automata, automata theory, automate, automated teller machine, automated-teller machine, automatic, automatic beat, automatic camera, automatic data processing, automatic door, automatic exposure
Origin of Automatic
1740–50; < Greek autómat(os ) self-moving (see automaton) + -ic
Other words from Automatic
au·to·mat·i·cal·ly , adverb
au·to·ma·tic·i·ty [aw-tuh -muh -tis -i-tee] /ˌɔ tə məˈtɪs ɪ ti/ , noun
non·au·to·mat·ic , adjective
non·au·to·mat·i·cal·ly , adverb
qua·si-au·to·mat·ic , adjective
qua·si-au·to·mat·i·cal·ly , adverb
sub·au·to·mat·ic , adjective
sub·au·to·mat·i·cal·ly , adverb
un·au·to·mat·ic , adjective
un·au·to·mat·i·cal·ly , adverb
Word origin for Automatic
C18: from Greek automatos acting independently
Synonyms for Automatic
automated, electric, electronic, mechanical, mechanized, motorized, robotic, self-moving, self-regulating, self-starting