automatic transmission

noun

Meaning

A vehicle gear system that shifts automatically between gear ratios as the car moves, eliminating the need for the driver to manually operate a clutch or move a gear stick.

Examples

Most modern cars in the United States are equipped with an automatic transmission.
Learning to drive is much easier when you start with an automatic transmission.

Synonyms: auto, self-shifting

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automatic transmission

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk trænzˈmɪʃən/

Definition

A vehicle gear system that shifts automatically between gear ratios as the car moves, eliminating the need for the driver to manually operate a clutch or move a gear stick.

Examples

Most modern cars in the United States are equipped with an automatic transmission.
Learning to drive is much easier when you start with an automatic transmission.

Synonyms of automatic transmission

Words with a similar meaning to automatic transmission:

Antonyms of automatic transmission

Words with the opposite meaning to automatic transmission:

manual transmission

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