adv ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In an automatic manner.

   "Most of the overhead system is of the weight-tensioned type, constant tension being automatically applied by balance weights."

Adverb

1. 1
   in a reflex manner wordnet
2. 2
   in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

compulsivelyinvoluntarilymechanicallypassivelypassivelyrote

Antonyms

All antonyms

by handmanually

Example

More examples

"Most elevators operate automatically."

Etymology

From automatic + -ally.

Related phrases

semi-automatically

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