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   Au·to·mat·ic

   /ˌôdəˈmadik/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of a device or process) working by itself with little or no direct human control: "an automatic kettle that switches itself off when it boils" Similar mechanizedmechanicalautomatedpush-buttonpreprogrammedcomputerizedelectronicroboticunmannedself-activatingself-regulatingself-directingself-executingOpposite manualhand-operated
   • ▪ (of a firearm) self-loading and able to fire continuously until the ammunition is exhausted or the pressure on the trigger is released: "automatic weapons"
   • ▪ (of a motor vehicle or its transmission) using gears that shift by themselves according to speed and acceleration: "a four-speed automatic gearbox"
   • 2. done or occurring spontaneously, without conscious thought or intention: "automatic physical functions such as breathing" Similar instinctiveinvoluntaryunconsciousreflexknee-jerkreflexiveinstinctualsubconsciousunconditionedspontaneousimpulsiveunthinkingunpremeditatedunintentionalunintendedunbiddenunwittinginadvertentmechanicalhabitualinformal:gutOpposite consciousintentionaldeliberate
   • ▪ occurring as a matter of course and without debate: "he is the automatic choice for the senior team"
   • ▪ (especially of a legal sanction) given or imposed as a necessary and inevitable result of a fixed rule or particular set of circumstances: "for missing the team workout, he received an automatic one-game suspension" Similar inevitableunavoidableinescapableunpreventablenecessaryineluctablecertaindefiniteundoubtedassuredobviousmandatorycompulsory

   noun

   • 1. a gun that continues firing until the ammunition is exhausted or the pressure on the trigger is released: "the rapid fire of automatics"
   • 2. a vehicle with automatic transmission: "a Mercedes 300SL five-speed automatic"
   • 3. a mode of operation in which a particular function of a piece of equipment is performed automatically rather than manually: "the majority of users of this type of camera will shoot in automatic"
   • 4. another term for audible

   Word Origin late 16th century: from modern Latin automaticus ‘acting of itself’, from Latin automatum (see automaton) + -icus -ic.

   Derivatives

   • 1. automaticity noun

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   What does automatic mean?

   • The meaning of AUTOMATIC is largely or wholly involuntary; especially : reflex. How to use automatic in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Automatic.

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   What is an automatic machine?

   • An automatic machine or device is one that has controls that enable it to perform a task without needing to be constantly operated by a person. Automatic methods and processes involve the use of such machines. Modern trains have automatic doors. An automatic weapon is one that keeps firing shots until you stop pulling the trigger.

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   What does automatic mean in Physiology?

   • 1. performed from force of habit or without conscious thought; lacking spontaneity; mechanical: an automatic smile. 2. (General Engineering) 3. (Physiology) (of the action of a muscle, gland, etc) involuntary or reflex 4. occurring as a necessary consequence: promotion is automatic after a year. 5.

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   What is an automatic action?

   • An automatic action is one that you do without thinking about it. All of the automatic body functions, even breathing, are affected. You will automatically wake up after this length of time. An automatic is a car in which the gears change automatically as the car's speed increases or decreases. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   What is an automatic gun?

   • (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. a machine that operates automatically. automatic rifle. automatic pistol. Football. audible ( def 2 ). automatic pilot. automatic transmission.

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   What is the difference between automatic and mechanical?

   • automatic implies action engaging neither the mind nor the emotions and connotes a predictable response. mechanical stresses the lifeless, often perfunctory character of the response. Adjective Without thinking, he gave an automatic reply. She always has an automatic smile for everyone. Noun Will your next car be a manual or an automatic?

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