Automatic
Pronunciation: /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/
Automatic (adjective)
- Working by itself without needing human control.
- Happening naturally without thinking or planning.
- Describing a gun that fires bullets continuously when the trigger is held.
Examples
- The doors are automatic and open when you approach.
- Automatic lights turn on when it gets dark.
Common collocations: automatic doors, automatic system, automatic response, automatic reaction, automatic instinct