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automatism

Pronunciation: [ˌɔːtəˈmætɪzəm]

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Learn how to use automatism in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “psychology”

(noun) a behavior or action that happens automatically without thinking. It's like when you do something out of habit, like brushing your teeth in the morning without really thinking about it.

Example

His writing flowed with such automatism that he didn't even notice the words as he typed.

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She struggled with automatism because she often had to stop and think about her next move.

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Can you think of a time when you did something by automatism without thinking?

Context: “art”

(noun) a style of art where artists create without thinking too much about it, often allowing their subconscious to guide them. This is like doodling or painting freely, without worrying about making it perfect.

Example

The artist's work was full of automatism, showing spontaneous designs and colors.

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Her paintings lacked automatism, as she carefully planned every detail before starting.

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What do you think about the use of automatism in art?

How to pronounce automatism

Pronunciation: [ˌɔːtəˈmætɪzəm]

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