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Learn to pronounce au·to·mat·i·cal·ly

/ˌôdəˈmadək(ə)lē,ˌädəˈmadək(ə)lē/
adverb
  1. (with reference to a device or process) by itself with little or no direct human control.
    "the kettle automatically switched off when it boiled"
  2. without conscious thought or attention; spontaneously.
    "although I used my best Italian, the receptionists automatically replied in English"

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automatically adverb (CERTAINLY). according to rules or schedules that are certain to be followed: You get a pay increase automatically after six months.
adverb without volition or from force of habit; mechanically: Whenever I hear that song, I automatically think of my dad.
6 days ago · The meaning of AUTOMATIC is largely or wholly involuntary; especially : reflex. How to use automatic in a sentence.
in a way that always happens as a result of a particular action or situation. You will automatically get free dental treatment if you are under 18.
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automatically · adverb. in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism. synonyms: mechanically · adverb. in a reflex manner. “he answered automatically”.
automatic · mechanized · motorized · robotic · self-moving · self-regulating · self-starting. adjective as in done by habit.
having the capability of starting, operating, moving, etc., independently: an automatic sprinkler system; an automatic car wash.
Of a physical process, attribute, or movement: (in early use) like that of an automaton; not motivated by intelligence or will; (later) occurring spontaneously, ...
1. a. Acting or operating in a manner essentially independent of external influence or control: an automatic light switch; a budget deficit that triggered ...