Definition of Automatic
Automatic
au·to·mat·ic
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
operating on its own without needing much human input or external control or regulation, typically describing a process or machine/device;
e.g. Most smartphones now have an automatic spell-checker to correct mistakes made when typing.
(adjective)
capable of loading on its own and firing repeatedly as long as the trigger remains pressed, describing a firearm;
e.g. He carried an automatic rifle over his shoulder.
(adjective)
done as a reflex with little to no conscious intention or thought;
e.g. She took an automatic step back from the road as a car sped past her.
(noun)
a firearm that is capable of self-loading ammunition and firing repeatedly as long as the trigger remains pressed;
e.g. I carried my automatic with me in case anyone tried to attack me.
(noun)
a machine that doesn't require much input/control to perform a particular function, especially a vehicle that changes gears based on speed and acceleration without manual regulation;
e.g. He learned how to drive on an automatic, so he doesn't know how to operate the manual gears on this car.
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