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Definitions

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
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by hand manual
WEAK
stilted thought-out unnatural
ADJECTIVE
done by habit
Synonyms
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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
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certain inevitable
STRONG
necessary routine
WEAK
assured inescapable unavoidable
Antonyms
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doubtful uncertain unsure
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by hand manual stilted thought-out unnatural

Example Sentences

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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

In 2005 the NPT Review Conference considered imposing automatic sanctions against nonweapons members who threatened to withdraw but were in violation of their treaty obligations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Will, Rugby: Since when was it an automatic red for hair pulling?

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

If they were normal Noisy people, it wouldn’t matter how far back on the trail I was, we could all talk together and nobody’d have no automatic secrets.

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness

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