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AUTOMATICS

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Automatics.

Automatics - as an adjective

Operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control

Example: "Automatic transmission"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
manual

Automatics - as a noun

Self-loading rifle capable of automatic fire

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
automatic riflemachine rifle
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
machine gunrifle
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A pistol that will keep firing until the ammunition is gone or the trigger is released

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
automatic pistol

Automatics - as an adjective satellite

Resembling the unthinking functioning of a machine

Example: "An automatic `thank you'"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
automatonlikemachinelikeroboticrobotlike

Without volition or conscious control

Example: "The automatic shrinking of the pupils of the eye in strong light"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reflexreflexive

Example Sentences

"He prefers using automatics over manual transmission cars."
"The shop sells a wide variety of automatics for handguns."
"My grandfather collects vintage automatics."
"The company specializes in manufacturing automatics for industrial use."
"She lost control of the car after the automatics malfunctioned."
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Word Game Points

Is AUTOMATICS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, automatics is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

AUTOMATICS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is AUTOMATICS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, automatics is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
AUTOMATICS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is AUTOMATICS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, automatics is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
AUTOMATICS has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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