self-acting

adjective

self-act·​ing ˌself-ˈak-tiŋ 

: acting or capable of acting of or by itself : automatic

Synonyms

• automated
• automatic
• laborsaving
• robotic
• self-operating
• self-regulating

Examples of self-acting in a Sentence

self-acting machines that were ushered in with the industrial revolution

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1680, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

self-acting

adjective

self-act·​ing

ˈsel-ˈfak-tiŋ

: acting or capable of acting of or by itself : automatic