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automaticity
This term is primarily used in technical, psychological, and medical registers. In psychology, it describes the transition from effortful processing to a state where a task is performed with minimal cognitive load, often associated with "muscle memory" or expert performance. It is distinct from "automation," which typically refers to the use of machinery or software to replace human labor.
In a biological or physiological context, the word describes the innate ability of certain tissues, such as the sinoatrial node in the heart, to generate their own electrical impulses. This specific usage is highly specialized and restricted to medical and scientific discourse.
Meanings
Examples
After years of training, the driver reached a level of automaticity where shifting gears required no conscious effort.
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The goal of language learning is to achieve automaticity in basic grammar so the speaker can focus on complex ideas.
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He typed the report with such automaticity that he did not even notice the keyboard was slightly misaligned.
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The biological automaticity of the heart ensures a steady rhythm without needing a signal from the brain.
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Developing automaticity in reading allows students to comprehend the text rather than struggling with individual words.
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