Automatic Definition & Meaning
automatic
- adjective
- operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control; "automatic transmission"; "a budget deficit that caused automatic spending cuts"
- resembling the unthinking functioning of a machine; "an automatic `thank you'"; "machinelike efficiency"
- without volition or conscious control; "the automatic shrinking of the pupils of the eye in strong light"; "a reflex knee jerk"; "sneezing is reflexive"
- noun
- light machine gun
- a pistol that will keep firing until the ammunition is gone or the trigger is released
"Automatic" in song lyrics
See how automatic is used in real songs:
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"Choose to make me use my automatic"
504 Boyz f/ Curren$y — Everywhere I Go -
"I gotta have it! It's automatic!"
A+ — Gotta Have It -
"Pure energy spurts, sporadic, automatic"
Aceyalone — The Energy
Words that rhyme with automatic
Usage tips for "automatic"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "automatic" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for automatic to find words that pair well.