Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
automatism
Noun
/ˌɔːtəˈmætɪzəm/
Definition
The performance of actions without conscious thought or intention.
Examples
- In art, automatism involves creating spontaneously without a predetermined plan.
- His writing was a form of automatism, flowing freely without much reflection.
- During the sleepwalking phase, he exhibited signs of automatism, performing tasks while still asleep.
Meaning
Automatism refers to actions, behaviors, or responses that occur unconsciously, often seen in certain psychological states or artistic processes.
Synonyms
- Unconsciousness
- Instinctive behavior
- Spontaneity
