🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

autonom

Pronunciation / Transliteration: au-to-nom

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Autonomously/ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs.li/
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Der Roboter kann autonom arbeiten."

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2 senses
As adverb
  1. 1

    In a manner that is independent and self-governing.

    "The robot can operate autonomously, making decisions without human intervention."
  2. 2

    Without external control or influence.

    "The committee was able to function autonomously, setting its own agenda."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'autonomously' derives from the Greek word 'autonomos', meaning 'having its own laws'. It entered the English language in the late 19th century, reflecting a shift towards emphasizing self-governance and independence in various contexts.

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