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2.
of or pertaining to automobiles: an auto salesman; auto detailing.
Origin:
1895–1900, Americanism; by shortening
1895–1900, Americanism; by shortening
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auto-
1a combining form meaning “self,” “same,” “spontaneous,” used in the formation of compound words: autograph, autodidact.
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auto (ˈɔːtəʊ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -tos | |
| 1. | a. short for automobile |
| b. (as modifier): auto parts | |
| 2. | informal (Indian) short for autorickshaw |
| auto- or (sometimes before a vowel) aut- | |
| —combining form | |
| 1. | self; same; of or by the same one: autobiography |
| 2. | acting from or occurring within; self-caused: autohypnosis |
| 3. | self-propelling; automatic: automobile |
| [from Greek autos self] | |
| aut- or (sometimes before a vowel) aut- | |
| —combining form | |
| [from Greek autos self] | |
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Medical Dictionary
auto- or aut-
pref.
Self; same: autogamy.
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Science Dictionary
| auto-
A prefix meaning "oneself," as in autoimmune, producing antibodies or immunity against oneself. It also means "by itself, automatic," as in autonomic, governing by itself. |
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Abbreviations & Acronyms
| auto automobile |
auto.
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Example sentences
Ultimate auto album: an illustrated history of the automobile.
The refuge offers a monthly auto tour, weather permitting.
Researchers are challenging the auto industry to rethink security.
Magazine ad revenue rose for the first time since before the recession last year, led by auto ads.
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