automatic

Definitions


[ˌɔːtəˈmatɪk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (of a device or process) working by itself with little or no direct human control
(e.g: an automatic kettle that switches itself off when it boils)

- done or occurring spontaneously, without conscious thought or attention
(e.g: automatic physical functions such as breathing)


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


[ˌɔːtəˈmatɪk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a gun that continues firing until the ammunition is exhausted or the pressure on the trigger is released
(e.g: the rapid fire of automatics)

- a vehicle with automatic transmission
(e.g: a Mercedes 300SL five-speed automatic)

- a mode of operation in which a particular function of a piece of equipment is performed automatically rather than manually
(e.g: the majority of users of this type of camera will shoot in automatic)


Phrases:

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




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