self-acting

adjective
UK: /ˌselfˈæktɪŋ/
US: /ˌselfˈæktɪŋ/

  1. Able to operate or function automatically without external control.

    1. This is a self-acting toy.
    2. The new valve is self-acting, regulating pressure without needing manual adjustments.

Synonyms

self-regulating autonomous self-sufficient independent automatic
self-acting adjective

  1. Describing someone who is independent and takes initiative without needing direction.

    1. She is a self-acting student.
    2. A self-acting employee is highly valued for their problem-solving skills.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "self-acting" is /ˌselfˈæktɪŋ/ in British English and /ˌselfˈæktɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "self-acting": self-regulating, autonomous, self-sufficient, independent, automatic.

Example usage of "self-acting": "This is a self-acting toy.". More examples on the page.