automaticfunctioning
nounUK /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk ˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ/
US /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk ˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ/
Something that works all by itself without a person making it go.
The automatic functioning of the door means it opens whenever someone walks near it.
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2. The way a machine or system keeps working on its own without help.
The automatic functioning of the heating system keeps the house warm all night.
3. The natural working of a body part without you thinking about it.
Breathing is an automatic functioning of the body.
4. The smooth running of something that happens by itself, like a routine.
The automatic functioning of the school schedule helps everyone know when to go to class.