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- [aw-tom-uh-ton, -tn]
- /ɔˈtɒm əˌtɒn, -tn/
- /ˌɔːtəmˈatəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [aw-tom-uh-ton, -tn]
- /ɔˈtɒm əˌtɒn, -tn/
Definitions of automatous word
- noun plural automatous a mechanical figure or contrivance constructed to act as if by its own motive power; robot. 1
- noun plural automatous a person or animal that acts in a monotonous, routine manner, without active intelligence. 1
- noun plural automatous something capable of acting automatically or without an external motive force. 1
- noun automatous Obsolete form of automatic. 1
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Origin of automatous
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Latin: automatic device < Greek, noun use of neuter of autómatos spontaneous, acting without human agency, equivalent to auto- auto-1 + -matos, adj. derivative from base of memonénai to intend, ménos might, force
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Parts of speech for Automatous
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automatous popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
automatous usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for automatous
adj automatous
- automatic — An automatic machine or device is one which has controls that enable it to perform a task without needing to be constantly operated by a person. Automatic methods and processes involve the use of such machines.
- ascetic — An ascetic person has a way of life that is simple and strict, usually because of their religious beliefs.
- autonomous — An autonomous country, organization, or group governs or controls itself rather than being controlled by anyone else.
- narcissistic — having an undue fascination with oneself; vain.
- subjective — existing in the mind; belonging to the thinking subject rather than to the object of thought (opposed to objective).
adjective automatous
- individual — a single human being, as distinguished from a group.
Antonyms for automatous
adj automatous
- other — additional or further: he and one other person.
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