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—self-action, n./self"ak"ting/, adj.acting by itself; automatic.[1670-80]
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Self-acting — Self act ing, a. Acting of or by one s self or by itself; said especially of a machine or mechanism which is made to perform of or for itself what is usually done by human agency; automatic; as, a self acting feed apparatus; a self acting mule; a … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
self-acting — [self′ak′tiŋ] adj. acting without outside influence or stimulus; working by itself; automatic … English World dictionary
self-acting — index spontaneous Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
self-acting — self′ act′ing adj. acting by itself; automatic • Etymology: 1670–80 … From formal English to slang
self-acting self-activating self-moving self-regulating — Automatic Au to*mat ic, Automatical Au to*mat ic*al, a. [Cf. F. automatique. See {Automaton}.] 1. Having an inherent power of action or motion. [1913 Webster] Nothing can be said to be automatic. Sir H. Davy. [1913 Webster] 2. Pertaining to, or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
self-acting — Synonyms and related words: arbitrary, automated, automatic, automatous, autonomous, cybernated, discretional, discretionary, elective, free, free will, gratuitous, independent, nonmandatory, offered, optional, proffered, self active, self… … Moby Thesaurus
self-acting — adj. acting without external influence or control; automatic. Derivatives: self action n. self activity n … Useful english dictionary
self-acting — adj automatic, automated, self moving, self propelling, self propelled, self directing, automotive … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
self-acting — adjective Date: circa 1680 acting or capable of acting of or by itself ; automatic … New Collegiate Dictionary
self-acting — automatic; operating or acting by itself … English contemporary dictionary
