automatic
adjective/ɔːtəˈmætɪk/
Frequency rank: #2,567 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
Working by itself without a person controlling it.
Example sentence
The sensor on the doors is automatic, so they open when you approach.
Synonyms & related words
- self-operating
- mechanical
- automated
- electronic
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