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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3184 COCA: 4045

automatic

1 automatic /ˌɑːtəˈmætɪk/ adjective
1 automatic
/ˌɑːtəˈmætɪk/
adjective
Learner's definition of AUTOMATIC
of a machine or device : having controls that allow something to work or happen without being directly controlled by a person自动的
of a gun : shooting many bullets very quickly when the trigger is pulled(枪)自动的
compare semiautomatic
[more automatic; most automatic] : happening or done without deliberate thought or effort未加思考的;自然的
: always happening because of a rule, law, previous agreement, etc.必然的

— automatically

/ˌɑːtəˈmætɪkli/ adverb
2 automatic /ˌɑːtəˈmætɪk/ noun
plural automatics
2 automatic
/ˌɑːtəˈmætɪk/
noun
plural automatics
Learner's definition of AUTOMATIC
[count]
: a gun that shoots many bullets very quickly : an automatic weapon自动手枪;自动化武器
: a vehicle that changes gears by itself at different speeds : a car with automatic transmission自动变速汽车
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3184 COCA: 4045

automatic

1 of 2

adjective

au·​to·​mat·​ic ˌȯ-tə-ˈma-tik How to pronounce automatic (audio)
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 transmission
3
of a firearm : firing repeatedly until the trigger is released
automatically adverb
automaticity noun

automatic

2 of 2

noun

1
: a machine or apparatus that operates automatically
especially : an automatic firearm
2
a
: an automatic transmission
a car with a three-speed automatic
b
: an automobile with an automatic transmission
Is your car an automatic or a manual?
3
American football : audible
Choose the Right Synonym for automatic

spontaneous, impulsive, instinctive, automatic, mechanical mean acting or activated without deliberation.

spontaneous implies lack of prompting and connotes naturalness.

a spontaneous burst of applause

impulsive implies acting under stress of emotion or spirit of the moment.

impulsive acts of violence

instinctive stresses action involving neither judgment nor will.

blinking is an instinctive reaction

automatic implies action engaging neither the mind nor the emotions and connotes a predictable response.

his denial was automatic

mechanical stresses the lifeless, often perfunctory character of the response.

a mechanical teaching method

Example Sentences

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?
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Had Ecuador forfeited all eight games Castillo played, Chile would have risen to the fourth automatic qualification place in the South American qualifying group. Graham Dunbar, ajc, 16 Sep. 2022 Charges the performer, whose given name is Michael Tyler, will face during his arraignment Monday will include first-degree rape, which carries an automatic life sentence if Tyler is convicted. Janet Mcconnaughey, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2022 Now, some 73% of sales come from its automatic shipping service favored by repeat customers. Phil Wahba, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2022 It comes paired with either a Tremec six-speed manual or Ford’s own 10-speed automatic. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2022 City council pay has been tied to inflation since 2006, when aldermen voted to give themselves automatic raises based on the consumer price index. Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022 There is a sliding, semi-automatic door compartment that keeps your cards protected and out of the view of the public. Chris Hachey, BGR, 14 Sep. 2022 The raises will cost the city’s taxpayers $131,308 in the first year, with automatic increases built in. Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 14 Sep. 2022 Roberts thought Kimbrel’s inconsistent command might have been impacted having an automatic baserunner at second to begin the inning. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022
Noun
The Frontier offers the most power in the segment thanks to its 310-hp V-6, which pairs with a nine-speed automatic. Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, 28 July 2022 However, the RS 6 also aimed for everyday drivability by ditching its manual transmission, opting instead for a smooth-shifting automatic. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 29 July 2022 Though an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic is standard, a seven-speed manual is a no-cost option. David Beard, Car and Driver, 13 July 2022 Familiar Mechanicals As before, the 3.8-liter V-6 produces 291 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque, with the eight-speed automatic also carrying over. Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 15 Aug. 2022 Mated to the engine is an AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G (a 9-speed multi-clutch automatic) sending power through an AMG Performance 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive (AWD) system. Michael Harley, Forbes, 1 July 2022 Those are big gains over the old truck's 5.7-liter V-8 and its 381 hp and 401 pound-feet and six-speed automatic. Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver, 8 June 2022 Its sole powertrain is a 295-hp 3.5-liter V-6 coupled to a nine-speed automatic. Nicholas Wallace, Car and Driver, 7 June 2022 Or how about a 1967 Bronco with a 5.0-liter Coyote V-8 and a six-speed automatic, which sold for $139,049? Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver, 17 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective and Noun

Greek automatos self-acting, from aut- + -matos (akin to Latin ment-, mens mind) — more at mind

First Known Use

Adjective

1686, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1870, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of automatic was in 1686
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3184 COCA: 4045
automatic

adjective¹

1working by itself自動VERBS | ADVERB VERBSbe自動The machine is fully automatic.這台機器是全自動的。ADVERBcompletely, fully全自動
automatic

adjective²

2certain to happen必然發生VERBS | ADVERB VERBSbe必然;理所當然ADVERBalmost, virtually幾乎是理所當然的;實際上是必然的Promotion was almost automatic after two or three years.兩三年後幾乎是自動獲得晉升。

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