Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
automatous
adjective
/əˈtɒmətəs/
Definition
Capable of functioning independently without external control.
Examples
- The automatous processes in modern factories help increase efficiency.
- Many automatous systems are integral to the functioning of smart homes.
- Self-driving cars are considered automatous vehicles.
Meaning
The term ‘automatous’ refers to something that operates on its own or functions automatically, without needing direct intervention or guidance from outside forces.
Synonyms
- automatic
- self-operating
- autonomous
