autonomous — having the right or power of self-government; independent and having the freedom to act or function without control by others
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having the right or power of self-government; independent and having the freedom to act or function without control by others
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɔːˈtɑːnəməs/
Example Sentences
- My autonomous vacuum cleaner is so smart that it even refuses to clean under my bed because it says it's 'not in the mood.'
- The university encourages autonomous learning among students.
- Scientists are developing autonomous drones for delivery services.
autonomous
ADJECTIVE[/ɔːˈtɑːnəməs/]
having the right or power of self-government; independent and having the freedom to act or function without control by others
having the right or power of self-government; independent and having the freedom to act or function without control by others
"Autonomous driving — no hands, just thriving!"
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'autonomos', derived from 'autos' (self) and 'nomos' (law, rule). The word literally means 'self-ruling' and was used in ancient Greece to describe city-states that governed themselves.
Breakdown
auto- (self) + -nom- (law, rule) + -ous (adjective suffix) = autonomous
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My autonomous vacuum cleaner is so smart that it even refuses to clean under my bed because it says it's 'not in the mood.'”
“The university encourages autonomous learning among students.”
“Scientists are developing autonomous drones for delivery services.”
“The autonomous province has been governing itself successfully for decades.”
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