auto-

auto-
auto-1
a combining form meaning "self," "same," "spontaneous," used in the formation of compound words: autograph. Also, esp. before a vowel, aut-.
[ < Gk, comb. form of autós self]
auto-2
a combining form representing automobile in compound words: autocade.
[see AUTO]
auto-3
a combining form representing automatic in compound words: autoalarm; autofeed; autofocus. Sometimes also taken as an adjective: auto enlarger; auto stop control.

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