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- [aw-tom-uh-tiz-uh m]
- /ɔˈtɒm əˌtɪz əm/
- /ɔː.ˈtɒ.mə.tɪzm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [aw-tom-uh-tiz-uh m]
- /ɔˈtɒm əˌtɪz əm/
Definitions of automatism word
- noun automatism the state or quality of being automatic; mechanical or involuntary action 3
- noun automatism the explanation of an action, or of action in general, as determined by the physiological states of the individual, admissible in law as a defence when the physiological state is involuntary, as in sleepwalking 3
- noun automatism the performance of actions, such as sleepwalking, without conscious knowledge or control 3
- noun automatism the suspension of consciousness sought or achieved by certain artists and writers to allow free flow of uncensored thoughts 3
- noun automatism the quality or condition of being automatic 3
- noun automatism automatic action 3
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Origin of automatism
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85, automatism is from the Greek word automatismós a happening of itself. See automaton, -ism
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Parts of speech for Automatism
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automatism popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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