automatically — without conscious thought or intention; as a natural consequence
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: without conscious thought or intention; as a natural consequence
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/
Example Sentences
- My phone automatically deletes embarrassing photos from last night's party.
- When you become a parent, you automatically gain the superpower of finding lost socks.
- The system automatically backs up all important data every hour.
automatically
ADVERB[/ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/]
without conscious thought or intention; as a natural consequence
The sliding doors open automatically as she walks toward the station.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Greek automatos (self-moving), meaning 'acting on its own without external intervention.' The term passed through Latin before entering English, historically describing mechanical devices that operated independently, like self-moving automatons.
Breakdown
auto- (self) + -mat- (moving, from Greek matos) + -ic (relating to) + -ally (in the manner of); together forming 'in a self-operating manner.'
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📝Examples
“My phone automatically deletes embarrassing photos from last night's party.”
“When you become a parent, you automatically gain the superpower of finding lost socks.”
“The system automatically backs up all important data every hour.”
“Students automatically receive a discount when they show their ID card.”
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