CEFR A2

automatic

adjective

Meaning

Working by itself with no control or input from people.

Examples

This is an automatic washing machine.
The doors open automatically.

Synonyms: self-acting, mechanical, unthinking

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automatic (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/

Definition

Working by itself with no control or input from people.

Examples

This is an automatic washing machine.
The doors open automatically.
He bought an automatic car.

How to Use automatic

automatic pilot (collocation): A system that controls an aircraft or ship without a human pilot. — "The pilot engaged the automatic pilot."
automatic transmission (collocation): A car system that changes gears by itself. — "She prefers driving with automatic transmission."

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