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autonomously

/ɔːˈtɑː.nə.məs.li/
au · ton · o · mous · ly
Adjective:autonomous
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• adverb

1

In a self-governing or independent manner; with the freedom to act or make decisions without external control.

Example

"Each regional branch of the organization operates autonomously to address local community needs."

2

Without direct human intervention or manual control (especially of a machine, vehicle, or computer system).

Example

"The underwater drone navigated autonomously along the ocean floor for three weeks."

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automobile
automotive
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autonomy
autopilot
autoplay

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'autonomous' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The base word derives from the Ancient Greek 'autonomos' ('having its own laws'), combining 'autos' ('self') and 'nomos' ('law' or 'custom').

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