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Word: Automatism
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 18th century (with reference to a theory that living organisms act purely mechanically): from automat- (in automaton) + -ism, probably after French automatisme
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɔːˈtɒmətɪz(ə)m
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the performance of actions without conscious thought or intention
Short Definition:performance of actions without conscious thought or intention
Examples:- diabetic patients who commit crimes while hypoglycaemic may be able to plead automatism
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