Automatism

C2 16+

Synonyms of automatism

Collocations of automatism

automatic response
Frequency: 80 %

When threatened, the body may exhibit an automatic response known as the fight or flight reaction.

muscle memory
Frequency: 70 %

After years of practice, playing the piano became second nature due to muscle memory.

involuntary action
Frequency: 60 %

The twitching of the eye was an involuntary action beyond his control.

reflex action
Frequency: 50 %

The doctor tested the patient's reflex action by tapping the knee with a reflex hammer.

unconscious movement
Frequency: 45 %

During sleepwalking episodes, individuals may exhibit unconscious movement.

Idiomatic Expressions for automatism

  • Phrase: automatism defense
    Meaning: a legal defense where the defendant claims that their actions were involuntary and not under their control
    Usage: The lawyer argued for an automatism defense, stating that the defendant was not in control of his actions at the time of the incident.