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

Particularly beneficial to Japan's auto giants - Toyota, Honda and Nissan - it cuts US import duties on Japanese cars from 27.5% to 15%, potentially making them more competitive against Chinese rivals.

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Atlas has yet to be put to work in factories, but videos put out by Boston Dynamics show the humanoid picking up auto parts, pumping a dumbbell and plucking a tissue from a box.

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President Brian Kingston in a statement says his association supports Ottawa’s goal of protecting the auto industry and its workers, but adds tariffs on Canadian vehicle manufacturers when they are already under pressure only makes a difficult situation worse.

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Kingston says that combined with legal threats and EV mandates, Canada should instead focus on strengthening the auto industry.

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Affin Hwang maintains an underweight rating on Malaysia’s auto and autoparts sector.

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