autonomous
adjective/ɔˈtɑnəməs/
Frequency rank: #5,047 most common English word
Meaning
Acting independently without outside control.
Example sentence
The company is testing a fleet of autonomous vehicles that can navigate city streets without a human driver.
Synonyms & related words
- self-driving
- independent
- self-governing
- automated
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