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automatically

/ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪ.kli/
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Adjective:automatic
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• adverb

1

By itself with little or no direct human control; by means of an independent mechanical or electronic mechanism.

Example

"The doors lock automatically when the car reaches ten miles per hour."

2

Done or occurring spontaneously, without conscious thought, intention, or deliberation.

Example

"Without thinking, she automatically reached out to catch the falling glass."

3

As a necessary and inevitable result of a fixed rule, condition, or process.

Example

"Anyone who passes the preliminary exam automatically qualifies for the final round."

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automatic
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automatize
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'automatic' plus the adverbial suffix '-ally', ultimately deriving from the Ancient Greek 'automatos' meaning 'acting of one's own will' or 'self-moving'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Automatically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/automatically
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