Automatically

/ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb
In a manner that is done by a machine or without human intervention.
The lights turned off automatically after 10 PM.
As a natural consequence or effect; by virtue of a certain process.
If you submit the form, you will automatically receive a confirmation email.
Without conscious thought or decision; instinctively.
He automatically reached for his phone when he heard it buzz.
In a way that follows a set procedure or set of instructions.
The software updates automatically when connected to Wi-Fi.

Etymology

From 'automatic' + '-ally' implying 'in an automatic manner'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

automatically generated:
Created by a system without human input.
automatically updated:
Refreshed or modified by a process without manual effort.
automatically enrolled:
Registered in a program without needing to take action.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

By default
It's set to save your work by default, so it automatically saves.
On autopilot
I was on autopilot during the meeting, just answering questions automatically.