Greek and Latin Roots, Grades 3–5: Florida's B.E.S.T. Roots: auto

This vocabulary list features words with the Latin root that means "self."
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  1. autobiographical
    relating to or in the style of an account of one's own life
    When I wrote my first autobiographical essay, it was no coincidence that, from the first page, I expected to publish what I wrote. Hunger of Memory
  2. autobiography
    a book or account of your own life
    “What I saw shocked and saddened me,” she wrote in her autobiography. Washington Post (Jun 15, 2017)
  3. autograph
    a person's own signature
    But, he said, it still means a lot when kids recognize him and ask for an autograph or photo. Washington Times (May 13, 2017)
  4. autoimmune
    of a condition in which a body attacks its own cells
    Money raised helps fund new research programs to fight the autoimmune disease. Los Angeles Times (Feb 24, 2017)
  5. automaton
    a mechanism that can move independently of external control
    Hugo thought about the little mechanical parts inside the mouse, as well as the other toys that he had stolen and used to fix the automaton. The Invention of Hugo Cabret
  6. automate
    operate or make run by machines rather than human action
    Because genuine Indonesian batik was very labor-intensive and, therefore, expensive to produce, European mills began to take on the work, automating the dyeing process to make the fabric more affordable. New York Times (Nov 14, 2012)
  7. automated
    operated with minimal human intervention
    The jet was completely automated, so there was no crew on board. Ready Player One: A Novel
  8. automatic
    operating with minimal human intervention
    Somebody put a nickel in an automatic phonograph and they listened to the music. Native Son
  9. automatically
    in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism
    Roz reached for the button on her head, but her hand automatically stopped before she could touch it. The Wild Robot
  10. automation
    the act of implementing the control of equipment
    The case for open trade will be successful only if it also addresses the main drivers of unemployment, such as automation and inadequate training. Time (Jun 15, 2017)
  11. automobile
    a motor vehicle with four wheels
    Every day after work, Noah wheeled the big automobile into the driveway and asked his youngest daughter, “What did you learn today?” Hidden Figures
  12. automotive
    containing within itself the means of propulsion or movement
    The change in rural life due to automotive vehicles can hardly be exaggerated. Sanderson, Dwight
  13. autonomous
    existing as an independent entity
    It hopes to test autonomous cars without a driver this year. Reuters (Jun 15, 2017)
  14. autonomy
    political independence
    The Kurdistan region, with a population of about 5 million, enjoys a high degree of autonomy, including its own parliament and armed forces. Washington Post (Jun 7, 2017)
  15. autopilot
    a navigational device that keeps crafts on a steady course
    The autopilot had just landed the ship in the field to the west of the white house. Ready Player One: A Novel
  16. autopsy
    an examination and dissection of a dead body
    It was photographed and then the surgeon general, Dr. Joseph Barnes, who had tended to Lincoln in the president’s final hours, performed an autopsy. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever
Created on Fri May 03 16:58:50 EDT 2024 (updated Tue Aug 06 17:09:58 EDT 2024)

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