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automatic

/ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/
au · to · mat · ic ˌɔː · tə · ˈmæt · ɪk
English Definition
adj. working by itself with little or no direct human control
中文释义
自动的
Significado en Español
automático
한국어 뜻
자동의
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tự động
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Example Sentence

The door opens automatically when you approach.

你靠近时门会自动打开。

Synonyms
mechanical self-operating computerized
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “automatic”:

  1. A manual
  2. B mechanical
  3. C deliberate
  4. D conscious
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B — mechanical. “automatic” means adj. working by itself with little or no direct human control

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ glass doors slid open by themselves as she approached.

  1. A manual
  2. B automatic
  3. C broken
  4. D jammed
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B — automatic. “automatic” means adj. working by itself with little or no direct human control

Common questions about “automatic”

What does “automatic” mean?

automatic — adj. working by itself with little or no direct human control. In Chinese: 自动的.

How do you pronounce “automatic”?

automatic is pronounced /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/. It breaks into 4 syllables: au · to · mat · ic.

How do you use “automatic” in a sentence?

The door opens automatically when you approach. (你靠近时门会自动打开。)

What are synonyms for “automatic”?

mechanical, self-operating, computerized — all close in meaning to automatic (adj. working by itself with little or no direct human control).

Is “automatic” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. automatic appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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