Automaticity — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌȯ-tə-ˈma-tik/ au·to·mat·ic

Meaning & Definition of Automaticity

Automaticity (adjective)

  1. largely or wholly involuntary; especially, reflex
  2. acting or done spontaneously or unconsciously
  3. done or produced as if by machine, mechanical

Automaticity (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. done instantly and without conscious thought or decision

    "Carl's automatic use of the brakes narrowly averted a collision"

    similar: instinctive, instinctual, involuntary, knee-jerk, mechanic, mechanical, robotic, spontaneous
    related: conditioned, natural, Pavlovian, reactive, reflex, simple, subliminal, unconscious, unforced, visceral, blind, inadvertent, unintended, unintentional, unwilling, unwitting, abrupt, quick, ready, sudden, ad-lib, extemporaneous, extempore, impromptu, improvised, offhand, offhanded, off-the-cuff, snap, spur-of-the-moment, unconsidered, unplanned, unpremeditated, unprepared, unprompted, unreasoned, unrehearsed, unstudied, casual, chance, chancy, haphazard, hasty, hit-or-miss, impetuous, impulsive, mindless, random, rash
    near: calculated, conscious, cultivated, deliberate, designed, intended, intentional, predetermined, prepared, projected, refined, rehearsed, volitional, voluntary, willed, willful, advised, aforethought, careful, considered, foresighted, forethoughtful, measured, meticulous, reasoned, studied, thoughtful

  2. designed to replace or decrease human labor and especially physical labor

    "liked the ease of an automatic floor cleaner"

    similar: automated, laborsaving, robotic, self-acting, self-operating, self-regulating
    related: mechanical, motorized, nonmanual, computerized, aiding, helping, easing, relieving, time-saving, semiautomatic
    opposite: nonautomated, nonautomatic

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Automaticity

The most common words with a similar meaning to Automaticity:

instinctive, instinctual, involuntary, knee-jerk, mechanic, mechanical, robotic, spontaneous, automated, laborsaving, self-acting, self-operating, self-regulating

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Automaticity

Words with the opposite meaning of Automaticity:

nonautomated, nonautomatic

Related Words for Automaticity

conditioned, natural, Pavlovian, reactive, reflex, simple, subliminal, unconscious, unforced, visceral, blind, inadvertent, unintended, unintentional, unwilling, unwitting, abrupt, quick, ready, sudden, ad-lib, extemporaneous, extempore, impromptu, improvised, offhand, offhanded, off-the-cuff, snap, spur-of-the-moment

Near Antonyms of Automaticity

calculated, conscious, cultivated, deliberate, designed, intended, intentional, predetermined, prepared, projected, refined, rehearsed, volitional, voluntary, willed, willful, advised, aforethought, careful, considered, foresighted, forethoughtful, measured, meticulous, reasoned, studied, thoughtful

Word Forms of Automaticity

Derived words: automatically (adverb), automaticity (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Automaticity

borrowed from New Latin automaticus, from Latin automatum "contrivance with a hidden mechanism that appears to operate on its own" (borrowed from Greek autómaton) + -icus -ic:1 automaton

First known use: 1686

Frequently Asked Questions about Automaticity

What does "Automaticity" mean?

"Automaticity" means largely or wholly involuntary; especially, reflex. As an adjective, it is defined as: largely or wholly involuntary; especially, reflex. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Automaticity"?

Other words for "Automaticity" include instinctive, instinctual, involuntary, knee-jerk, mechanic, mechanical, robotic and spontaneous. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Automaticity" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Automaticity"?

There are 71 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Automaticity". Common alternatives include instinctive, instinctual, involuntary, knee-jerk, mechanic, mechanical, robotic, spontaneous, automated and laborsaving.

What is the opposite of "Automaticity"?

Antonyms of "Automaticity" include nonautomated and nonautomatic. Near antonyms include calculated, conscious, cultivated and deliberate.

How do you use "Automaticity" in a sentence?

Examples of "Automaticity" in a sentence: "Carl's automatic use of the brakes narrowly averted a collision"; "liked the ease of an automatic floor cleaner".

Is "Automaticity" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Automaticity" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Automaticity"?

"Automaticity" is pronounced /ˌȯ-tə-ˈma-tik/ and divided into syllables as au·to·mat·ic.

What is the origin of the word "Automaticity"?

"Automaticity" comes from borrowed from New Latin automaticus, from Latin automatum "contrivance with a hidden mechanism that appears to operate on its own" (borrowed from Greek autómaton) + -icus -ic:1 automaton. First known use: 1686.