auto-

¹

1. a combining form meaning “self,” “same,” “spontaneous,” used in the formation of compound words.

   autograph, autodidact.

auto-

²

1. a combining form representing automobile in compound words.

   autocade.

auto-

³

1. a combining form representing automatic in compound words: autoalarm; autofeed; autofocus . Sometimes also taken as an adjective.

   auto enlarger; auto stop control; auto dialer.

auto

⁴

[aw-toh]

noun

plural

autos 

1. automobile.

adjective

1. of or relating to automobiles.

   an auto salesman; auto detailing.

auto.

⁵

abbreviation

1. automatic.

2. automobile.

3. automotive.

auto

¹

/ ˈɔːtəʊ /

noun

1. 1. short for automobile

   2. ( as modifier )

      auto parts

2. informal,  short for autorickshaw

auto-

²

combining form

1. self; same; of or by the same one

   autobiography

2. acting from or occurring within; self-caused

   autohypnosis

3. self-propelling; automatic

   automobile

Word History and Origins

Origin of auto-¹

< Greek, combining form of autós self

Origin of auto-²

auto

Origin of auto-³

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900; by shortening

Word History and Origins

Origin of auto-¹

from Greek autos self

Example Sentences

The move has been seen as a step toward resolving the spat and Nexperia chips began leaving China again earlier this month, soothing jitters in the auto industry.

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Some retailers blamed the government shutdown for softer sales, while auto dealers noted a drop in electric-vehicle purchases following the expiration of a federal tax credit.

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Some retailers blamed the government shutdown for softer sales, while auto dealers noted a drop in electric-vehicle purchases following the expiration of a federal tax credit.

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Government employees who were off the job pulled back which, for example, led to a drop in sales at Pennsylvania auto dealers, the Philadelphia Fed noted.

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Hannah Talley makes $53,000 annually as an auto mechanic and feels secure in her AI-resistant trade, while Sophia Talley earns about $30,000 annually as a writer and struggles to find full-time work.

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