Definition of automatic

The word "automatic" has its roots in the Greek words "auto" meaning "self" and "matikos" meaning "ANT". The term was first used in the 14th century to refer to a self-moving device, such as a mechanical body or mechanism that could perform tasks without human intervention. In the 17th century, the term "automatic" was used to describe devices that could perform repetitive tasks, such as a loom that could weave cloth without human intervention. The term gained popularity in the 19th century with the development of automatic machinery and the introduction of the term "automation" to describe the process of automating tasks. Today, the term "automatic" is used to describe a wide range of self-controlled and self-operating systems, from simple machines to complex technology.