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automatic

automatic

Meaning of automatic

self-operating

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EN-UK/ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/
EN-US/ˌɔtəˈmætɪk/
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automatic with Russian translation

automatic usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Мы установили автоматический термостат, чтобы поддерживать в доме постоянную температуру.

We installed an automatic thermostat to keep the house at a steady temperature.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

У бойлера есть автоматический таймер, который нагревает воду в заданное время.

The boiler has an automatic timer that heats water at set times.

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automatic belongs to the topic "Housing and Utilities". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

automaticавтоматический
messбеспорядок
trashмусор
toolинструмент
sinkраковина
wipeпротирать
turn onвключать

automatic synonyms

Related words worth learning together

mechanical
Refers to operation by machinery or physical parts; metaphoric use can mean rote or emotionless.
programmed
Implies control by software or a preset program rather than generic automation.
self-regulating
Highlights that a system automatically maintains its own balance or setpoint.
spontaneous
Means occurring without external planning or deliberate control; not specifically mechanical.
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mechanical

Refers to operation by machinery or physical parts; metaphoric use can mean rote or emotionless.

B1Very Often

The old boiler uses a mechanical thermostat.

P
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programmed

Implies control by software or a preset program rather than generic automation.

B2Often

The heating schedule is programmed to cut off at night.

S
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self-regulating

Highlights that a system automatically maintains its own balance or setpoint.

B2Rarely

A self-regulating valve keeps pressure within safe limits.

S
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spontaneous

Means occurring without external planning or deliberate control; not specifically mechanical.

B2Often

A spontaneous shut-off occurred when the sensor detected a leak.

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How to pronounce automatic and what this word means

automatic means automatic. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce automatic

/ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/

automatic translation

automatic

automatic examples

We installed an automatic thermostat to keep the house at a steady temperature.

automatic transcription

/ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/, /ˌɔtəˈmætɪk/

Questions about this word

automatic meaning: what does it mean?

self-operating

automatic pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

automatic is pronounced as /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

automatic definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

We installed an automatic thermostat to keep the house at a steady temperature. Translation: Мы установили автоматический термостат, чтобы поддерживать в доме постоянную температуру.

Is automatic part of Housing and Utilities vocabulary?

Yes, automatic can be learned in the Housing and Utilities topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is automatic part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, automatic can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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