Definition

The ability to perform tasks automatically without thinking about the details involved.

Example

With practice, she developed automaticity in her typing, allowing her to focus on her ideas instead of the keys.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how we develop automaticity in our daily tasks?

Yeah, it's interesting how some things just become second nature over time.

Exactly! Like driving a car, you don’t even think about it after a while.

Right? It's amazing to see how our brains adapt and make things easier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Automaticity → It is formed from "auto-" (from Greek "αὐτός" meaning self) and "-maticity" (from Greek "ματικός" meaning relating to a process). The word refers to the quality of being self-operating or functioning automatically without conscious thought.

Memory Tip

Think of 'self' ('auto-') doing something automatically, which helps you remember that 'automaticity' refers to the ability to perform tasks without conscious effort.

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