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having the capability of starting, operating, moving, etc., independently: an automatic sprinkler system; an automatic car wash. Physiology. occurring independently of volition, as certain muscular actions; involuntary. done unconsciously or from force of habit; mechanical: an automatic application of the brakes.
1. a. : largely or wholly involuntary. especially : reflex sense 5. automatic blinking of the eyelids. b. : acting or done spontaneously or unconsciously. the automatic applause of the audience. c. : done or produced as if by machine : mechanical. the answers were automatic. 2. : having a self-acting or self-regulating mechanism.
an automatic machine, process, or system is able to operate, complete a task, or move by itself without being controlled by a person: Tick the 'automatic update ' box and the date and time will be updated for you. automatic sliding doors. automatic payment / transfer / withdrawal.
adjective. /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/ (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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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.
adjective. uk / ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk / us. automatic adjective (MACHINE) Add to word list. B2. An automatic machine works by itself or with little human control: automatic doors. automatic adjective (CERTAIN) certain to happen as part of the normal process or system: You get an automatic promotion after two years. automatic adjective (REACTION)
4 days ago · 1. adjective. An automatic machine or device is one which 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. Synonyms: mechanical, robot, automated, mechanized More Synonyms of automatic.
