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quasi-automatic

qua·si-au·to·mat·ic
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kwey-zahy, -sahy, kwah-see, -zee aw-tuh-mat-ik]
    • /ˈkweɪ zaɪ, -saɪ, ˈkwɑ si, -zi ˌɔ təˈmæt ɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kwey-zahy, -sahy, kwah-see, -zee aw-tuh-mat-ik]
    • /ˈkweɪ zaɪ, -saɪ, ˈkwɑ si, -zi ˌɔ təˈmæt ɪk/

Definitions of quasi-automatic word

  • adjective quasi-automatic having the capability of starting, operating, moving, etc., independently: an automatic sprinkler system; an automatic car wash. 1
  • adjective quasi-automatic Physiology. occurring independently of volition, as certain muscular actions; involuntary. 1
  • adjective quasi-automatic done unconsciously or from force of habit; mechanical: an automatic application of the brakes. 1
  • adjective quasi-automatic occurring spontaneously: automatic enthusiasm. 1
  • adjective quasi-automatic (of a firearm, pistol, etc.) utilizing the recoil or part of the force of the explosive to eject the spent cartridge shell, introduce a new cartridge, cock the arm, and fire it repeatedly. 1
  • noun quasi-automatic a machine that operates automatically. 1

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Origin of quasi-automatic

First appearance:

before 1740
One of the 48% newest English words
1740-50; < Greek autómat(os) self-moving (see automaton) + -ic

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Parts of speech for Quasi-automatic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

quasi-automatic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% 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".

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