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automatic

[aw-tuh-mat-ik] / ˌɔ təˈmæt ɪk /
ADJECTIVE
done or made by machine
Synonyms
STRONGEST
automated electric electronic mechanical
WEAK
mechanized motorized robotic self-moving self-regulating self-starting
Antonyms
STRONGEST
by hand manual
WEAK
stilted thought-out unnatural
ADJECTIVE
done by habit
Synonyms
STRONGEST
mechanical natural
STRONG
reflex routine unconscious
WEAK
autogenetic habitual impulsive instinctive instinctual intuitive involuntary knee-jerk perfunctory spontaneous unforced unintentional unmeditated unthinking unwilled
Antonyms
WEAK
by hand manual stilted thought-out unnatural
ADJECTIVE
occurring as natural consequence
Synonyms
STRONGEST
certain inevitable
STRONG
necessary routine
WEAK
assured inescapable unavoidable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
doubtful uncertain unsure
WEAK
by hand manual stilted thought-out unnatural

Example Sentences

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Getting 3,000 hits would make him almost an automatic choice.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

And while there is no active draft now, perhaps the transition to automatic registration will inspire some young person to bring the legal challenge that this moment begs.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

The Kansas City Fed district reported that several manufacturers added automatic surcharges tied to logistics and energy inputs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

The advent of the automatic ball-strike system also means they also have to think about when to challenge umpires’ calls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

“I think it’s an automatic book sorter,” said Sierra.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein

Vocabulary lists containing automatic

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