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Automatic definition: having the capability of starting, operating, moving, etc., independently. See examples of AUTOMATIC used in a sentence.
The meaning of AUTOMATIC is largely or wholly involuntary; especially : reflex. How to use automatic in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Automatic.
Synonyms for AUTOMATIC: mechanical, robotic, reflex, spontaneous, mechanic, instinctive, simple, sudden; Antonyms of AUTOMATIC: voluntary, conscious, deliberate, intentional, intended, prepared, volitional, wilful.
An automatic machine or device is able to operate independently of human control: automatic doors. automatic focus on a camera. An automatic gun is able to keep loading (= adding bullets) and shooting continuously for as long as the trigger is pressed: The state banned the sale of automatic weapons. an automatic rifle.
Something that’s automatic is done without thinking, almost as if you’re a well-programmed machine. The word automatic can be used to describe a machine that works on its own, performing its tasks with little or no human intervention, such as an automatic transmission on a car.
Automatically definition: without volition or from force of habit; mechanically. See examples of AUTOMATICALLY used in a sentence.
(of a machine, device, etc.) having controls that work without needing a person to operate them. automatic doors. a fully automatic driverless train. automatic transmission (= in a car, etc.) an automatic rifle (= one that continues to fire as long as the trigger is pressed) My camera has manual and automatic functions.
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