Automatism

Pronunciation: /ɔːˈtɒməˌtɪzəm/

Definitions of automatism

noun the use of automatic equipment in a manufacturing process

Example Sentences

Examples of automatism in a Sentence

formal The defense argued that the defendant's actions were the result of automatism and not intentional.

informal She was on autopilot, it was like she was in a state of automatism.

slang He was just going through the motions, it was like he was in automatism mode.

figurative The artist's creativity seemed to flow from him effortlessly, as if in a state of automatism.

Grammatical Forms of automatism

• plural: automatisms
• comparative: more automatistic
• superlative: most automatistic
• present tense: automatizes
• future tense: will automatize
• perfect tense: has automatized
• continuous tense: is automatizing
• singular: automatism
• positive degree: automatistic
• infinitive: automatize
• gerund: automatizing
• participle: automatized

Origin and Evolution of automatism

First Known Use: 1834 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'automatism' originated from the Greek word 'automatismos' which means acting of oneself, self-acting.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the field of psychology to describe involuntary actions or behavior, the term 'automatism' has evolved to also refer to the artistic technique of creating spontaneous, unplanned art, often associated with the Surrealist movement.