Autonomic ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Autonomic ( adjective )

1. Controlled by the autonomic nervous system.
2. Operating independently; self-governing.
3. Involuntary or unconscious.

Origin:

From greek αὐτόνομος (autónomos, "self-governing"), from αὐτός (autós, "self") + νόμος (nómos, "la.w")

Examples:

1. The autonomic functions of the body such as heart rate and respiration are not under conscious control.
2. The city has an autonomic government, self-governing and independent of state control.
3. The autonomic nervous system controls the functions of the body such as heart rate, digestion, and respiration.
4. The company's leader operates autonomically, making all decisions without consulting his partners.
5. It is an autonomic response, something that happens without you even thinking about it.

(As a noun)

Autonomic ( noun )

1. Controlled by the autonomic nervous system.
2. Operating independently; self-governing.
3. Involuntary or unconscious.

Origin:

From greek αὐτόνομος (autónomos, "self-governing"), from αὐτός (autós, "self") + νόμος (nómos, "la.w")

Examples:

1. The autonomic functions of the body such as heart rate and respiration are not under conscious control.
2. The city has an autonomic government, self-governing and independent of state control.
3. The autonomic nervous system controls the functions of the body such as heart rate, digestion, and respiration.
4. The company's leader operates autonomically, making all decisions without consulting his partners.
5. It is an autonomic response, something that happens without you even thinking about it.