AUTOMATICALLY
automatically
(adverb) in a reflex manner; “he answered automatically”
mechanically, automatically
(adverb) in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism; “this door opens mechanically”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
automatically (comparative more automatically, superlative most automatically)
In an automatic manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Au`to*mat"ic*al*ly, adv.
Definition: In an automatic manner.
AUTOMATIC
Au`to*mat"ic, Au`to*mat"ic*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. automatique. See Automaton.]
1. Having an inherent power of action or motion. Nothing can be said to be automatic. Sir H. Davy.
2. Pertaining to, or produced by, an automaton; of the nature of an automaton; self-acting or self-regulating under fixed conditions; -- esp. applied to machinery or devices in which certain things formerly or usually done by hand are done by the machine or device itself; as, the automatic feed of a lathe; automatic gas lighting; an automatic engine or switch; an automatic mouse.
3. Not voluntary; not depending on the will; mechanical; as, automatic movements or functions. Unconscious or automatic reasoning. H. Spenser. Automatic arts, such economic arts or manufacture as are carried on by self-acting machinery. Ure.
AUTOMATICAL
Au`to*mat"ic, Au`to*mat"ic*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. automatique. See Automaton.]
1. Having an inherent power of action or motion. Nothing can be said to be automatic. Sir H. Davy.
2. Pertaining to, or produced by, an automaton; of the nature of an automaton; self-acting or self-regulating under fixed conditions; -- esp. applied to machinery or devices in which certain things formerly or usually done by hand are done by the machine or device itself; as, the automatic feed of a lathe; automatic gas lighting; an automatic engine or switch; an automatic mouse.
3. Not voluntary; not depending on the will; mechanical; as, automatic movements or functions. Unconscious or automatic reasoning. H. Spenser. Automatic arts, such economic arts or manufacture as are carried on by self-acting machinery. Ure.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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