automatic

adjective
UK /ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk/
US /ˌɑː.t̬əˈmæt̬.ɪk/

Something automatic works by itself without a person doing it.

The automatic doors opened when we walked up to them.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Done without thinking, like a habit.

She gave an automatic smile when she saw the camera.

3. Certain to happen in a usual way.

Winning the game was automatic for the best team.

4. A car that changes gears by itself.

My aunt drives a car with an automatic.