automatically

American  

[aw-tuh-mat-ik-lee] / ˌɔ təˈmæt ɪk li /

adverb

1. without volition or from force of habit; mechanically.

   Whenever I hear that song, I automatically think of my dad.

2. by a device or process requiring no human intervention.

   The switch can be operated automatically or manually.

3. in a manner independent of a decision or action.

   Your membership will be renewed automatically.

4. (of a firearm) repeatedly for as long as the trigger is pulled.

   a rifle that fires automatically.

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Etymology

Origin of automatically

First recorded in 1710–15; automatic ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )

Example Sentences

In reality all contracts signed with the defence ministry since September 2022 are automatically renewed until the war is over.

From BBC

Under the new pilot program, every driver who is ticketed by the CHP for exceeding 100 mph — regardless of their prior driving record — will have their citation automatically forwarded to the DMV’s Driver Safety Branch.

From Los Angeles Times

Such pharmacies often send 90-day refills automatically when patients near the end of their earlier supplies.

From The Wall Street Journal

When a star player entered the draft, they automatically forfeited their college eligibility.

From The Wall Street Journal

And last week, the company rolled out a new Safety page on its website that said door handles will automatically unlock in the case of a collision.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• commonly
• faithfully
• frequently
• repeatedly
• routinely
• systematically
• usually