Synonyms for

Automatic

Verb / ˌɔ:tʌˈmætɪk / / ˌɔ:təʊˈmætɪk / Another word for automatic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Something that works by itself without needing someone to control it.

Synonyms & similar words

automaticpistol machinerifle automatonlike robotlike reflexive robotic machinelike manual reflex automaticrifle self-acting self-operating self-regulating self-starting mechanical robotic automated programmed unmanned hands-free self-driving autonomous self-propelled self-moving self-governing self-directing self-sufficient self-contained self-reliant self-supporting

Synonyms by register

Formal

autonomous self-acting mechanized programmed

Informal

auto self-moving hands-off

Literary

involuntary unthinking instinctive

Antonyms

manual mechanical hand-operated deliberate conscious intentional voluntary

Common collocations

  • automatic transmission
  • automatic pilot
  • automatic door
  • automatic weapon
  • automatic process
  • automatic renewal
  • automatic teller machine

Word family

noun automation
adverb automatically

Usage note

Often used to describe devices or processes that operate without direct human intervention. Can sometimes imply a lack of thought or control.

Example sentences

  1. The automatic doors opened when we approached them.
  2. The dishwasher is automatic and cleans dishes on its own.
  3. My watch is automatic and winds itself.
  4. The car has automatic windows that roll up and down with a push of a button.
  5. The sprinkler system is automatic and turns on and off by itself.

Quotes

  • An automatic sprinkler system is not watering the lawn in the rain.
  • I grew up in an age of automatic machines and I want to see machines that are semi-automatic so I can still be a creator.
  • We need to find a way to automate the routine things so we can focus on the things that really matter.

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