1. In a machine-like manner; without feeling.
2. In a mechanical manner; by a mechanism; SYN. automatically.
ETYM Cf. French automatique. Related to Automaton.
1. Operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control.
2. Like the unthinking functioning of a machine; SYN. automatonlike, machinelike, robotlike.
3. (Physiology) Without volition or conscious control; SYN. reflex, reflexive.