automatic
gb/ˌɔtoʊmˈætɪk/ us/ˌɔtoʊmˈætɪk/
A2
English
~ 2800
automatikus, autonóm, automata, önműködő, önkéntelen, ösztönös, automata fegyver, automata lőfegyver, sorozatlövő fegyver
A2
1
Usage pattern:
an automatic [device/machine/system]
The building has automatic doors that open when you approach.
Az épületben automata ajtók vannak, amelyek kinyílnak, amikor közeledsz.
My car has an automatic transmission, so I don't need to shift gears manually.
Az autómban automata váltó van, így nem kell kézzel váltanom.
The system sends an automatic email when your order ships.
Learner examples
The lights are automatic and turn on at night.
A lámpák automatikusak, és éjszaka maguktól felkapcsolnak.
My watch is automatic and does not need batteries.
Az órám automata, és nem kell bele elem.
The machine makes coffee automatically.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'automatic' with 'autonomous'; 'automatic' usually refers to a programmed or mechanical process, not independent decision-making.
Meaning
Working without manual control
Collocations
automatic door
|automatic transmission
|automatic response
|automatic payment
Synonyms
self-operating (Highlights that no human intervention is needed at all.)
Antonyms
manual (Requires direct human operation or control.)
Themes
technology
|daily life
|transportation
Definition
Working by itself without someone controlling it.
Able to operate or function by itself without direct human control, often using a built-in mechanism or program.
B1
2
Usage pattern:
an automatic [reaction/response/reflex]
Smiling when you see a baby is almost automatic.
Egy kisbaba láttán az ember szinte önkéntelenül elmosolyodik.
His automatic response was to say 'thank you'.
Önkéntelen reakciója az volt, hogy azt mondta: „köszönöm”.
Blinking is an automatic reflex.
Learner examples
My automatic answer was yes.
Gondolkodás nélkül igent mondtam.
It is automatic to stand up when the teacher comes in.
Amikor bejön a tanár, automatikusan felállunk.
Blinking is an automatic action.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'automatic' in this sense with 'mechanical' in the physical device sense; here it refers to mental or bodily reactions.
Meaning
Done without thinking
Collocations
automatic reaction
|automatic reflex
|automatic assumption
Synonyms
instinctive (Emphasizes that the action is driven by instinct rather than conscious thought.)
Antonyms
deliberate (Done with careful thought and intention.)
Themes
psychology
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definition
Happening without thinking about it.
Happening naturally or without conscious thought, often as an instinctive or habitual reaction.
NOUN
B2
3
The soldiers carried automatics during the mission.
A katonák automata fegyvereket vittek magukkal a bevetésre.
Owning a fully automatic is restricted in many countries.
Sok országban korlátozzák a teljesen automata lőfegyverek birtoklását.
He fired an automatic into the air.
Learner examples
The police found an automatic in his car.
A rendőrség automata fegyvert talált az autójában.
An automatic can fire many bullets fast.
Az automata fegyver gyorsan sok lövedéket tud kilőni.
Many countries do not allow people to own automatics.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'automatic' as a noun with the adjective meaning; context usually makes it clear.
Meaning
Self-loading firearm
Collocations
fully automatic
|automatic rifle
Synonyms
machine gun (A common term for fully automatic firearms, especially military ones.)
Antonyms
manual firearm (Requires reloading or cocking between shots.)
Themes
military
|technology
|law
Definition
A gun that keeps firing while you hold the trigger.
A firearm capable of reloading and firing continuously as long as the trigger is held down, using energy from previous shots.
Grammar
Dictionary form
automatic
IPA
GB/ˌɔtoʊmˈætɪk/
US/ˌɔtoʊmˈætɪk/
Syllables & stress
auto - mat - ic (3 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ic)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: automatic
Noun
- Base: automatic
- Plural: automatics
Word family
Expressions
on automatic pilot
1/ˈɔn ˌɔtoʊmˈætɪk pˈaɪlət/
idiom
informal
Acting without conscious thought
Doing something without thinking because you have done it many times before.
Examples
- I drove home on automatic pilot and barely remember the trip.
- She answered the questions on automatic pilot after so much practice.
automatic transmission
1/ˌɔtoʊmˈætɪk tɹænzmˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Self-shifting car gearbox
A system in a car that changes gears by itself.
Examples
- My new car has an automatic transmission, so it's easier to drive in traffic.
- Automatic transmissions are common in the United States.
automatic transmission
2/ˌɔtoʊmˈætɪk tɹænzmˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Self-shifting vehicle power system
A car system that changes gears by itself without the driver moving a gear stick.
Examples
- She prefers cars with automatic transmissions.
- Automatic transmissions are common in the United States.