automatically
UK: ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli | US: ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli
Definition
adv. in a way that operates by itself with little or no direct human control
adv. in a manner that follows inevitably or predictably from a set of conditions
Structure
auto <self, from Greek *autos*>mat <think/act, from Greek *matos*>ically <adverb suffix, from Latin *-icus* + *-alis*>
Etymology
The word "automatically" traces back to Greek roots. The prefix auto- (self) combines with -matos (acting/thinking), originally linked to the concept of self-moving mechanisms (e.g., "automaton"). The suffix -ically transforms the adjective "automatic" into an adverb, reflecting autonomous or mechanistic action. The term evolved through Latin and French influences, solidifying its modern meaning of self-governed operation.
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