Laxi Dictionary

English Dictionary

Define dictionary terms easily in our powerful online English dictionary.

Searching for...

No matching words found

Try a different search term or browse the dictionary

Definition automatic in British English

automatic adjective

adjective
/ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/
1

an automatic machine or process works by itself rather than being operated by people

Example

an automatic door

Synonyms and related words
all-singing, all-dancing analog analogue
1.1

an automatic weapon continues to shoot bullets until you take your finger off the trigger

Example

an automatic machine gun

Synonyms and related words
automatic double-barrelled loaded
2

done without conscious thought or intention, especially because of habit

Example

an automatic response

Synonyms and related words
random arbitrary spontaneous
3

happening as a result of specific conditions, rules, or laws, without a special decision being made

Example

Taxpayers who do not send in their forms face an automatic fine.

Synonyms and related words
therefore consequently accordingly
Definition automatic in British English