autodiagnostic
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/ˌɔːtoʊˌdaɪəɡˈnɑːstɪk/
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/ˌɔːtəʊˌdaɪəɡˈnɒstɪk/
self-diagnosing
Etymology
'autodiagnostic' originates from Greek elements, specifically 'auto-' and 'diagnostikos', where 'auto-' meant 'self' and 'diagnostikos' meant 'able to discern or diagnose'.
'autodiagnostic' was formed in modern English by combining the prefix 'auto-' (from Greek 'autos') with the adjective 'diagnostic' (from Greek 'diagnostikos' via Latin/French 'diagnostique'), becoming a technical compound in the 20th century in medical and computing contexts.
Initially the roots referred separately to 'self' and to 'capable of distinguishing/diagnosing'; together in modern usage they specify the ability of a system or test to diagnose itself rather than requiring external diagnosis.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a test, routine, or device that performs a self-check or self-diagnosis.
The technician ran an autodiagnostic to verify the unit's sensors.
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Adjective 1
relating to, or capable of, diagnosing itself; able to perform self-diagnosis (often used of machines, software, or systems).
The autodiagnostic system detected a memory error and restarted the module.
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