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- [aw-tuh-mat-ik-lee]
- /ˌɔ təˈmæt ɪk li/
- /ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪ.kəl.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [aw-tuh-mat-ik-lee]
- /ˌɔ təˈmæt ɪk li/
Definitions of automatically word
- adverb automatically without volition or from force of habit; mechanically: Whenever I hear that song, I automatically think of my dad. 1
- adverb automatically by a device or process requiring no human intervention: The switch can be operated automatically or manually. 1
- adverb automatically in a manner independent of a decision or action: Your membership will be renewed automatically. 1
- adverb automatically (of a firearm) repeatedly for as long as the trigger is pulled: a rifle that fires automatically. 1
- noun automatically In an automatic manner. 1
- adverb automatically without manual intervention 1
Information block about the term
Origin of automatically
First appearance:
before 1710 One of the 50% oldest English words
First recorded in 1710-15; automatic + -ly
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Automatically
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
automatically popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
automatically usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for automatically
adv automatically
- naturally — in a natural or normal manner.
- unquestionably — not open to question; beyond doubt or dispute; indisputable; undeniable; certain: an unquestionable fact.
- undoubtedly — not called in question; accepted as beyond doubt; undisputed.
- accordingly — You use accordingly to introduce a fact or situation which is a result or consequence of something that you have just referred to.
- consequently — Consequently means as a result.
adverb automatically
- instinctively — of, relating to, or of the nature of instinct.
- spontaneously — coming or resulting from a natural impulse or tendency; without effort or premeditation; natural and unconstrained; unplanned: a spontaneous burst of applause.
- mindlessly — without intelligence; senseless: a mindless creature.
- certainly — You use certainly to emphasize what you are saying when you are making a statement.
Antonyms for automatically
adv automatically
- doubtfully — of uncertain outcome or result.
- questionably — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
- unnecessarily — not necessary or essential; needless; unessential.
- uncommonly — in an uncommon or unusual manner or degree.
- unusually — not usual, common, or ordinary; uncommon in amount or degree; exceptional: an unusual sound; an unusual hobby; an unusual response.
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