autodynamic
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/ˌɔːtoʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/
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/ˌɔːtəʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/
self-powered / self-regulating
Etymology
'autodynamic' originates from Greek, specifically the elements 'auto-' and 'dynamis', where 'auto-' meant 'self' and 'dynamis' meant 'power' or 'force'.
'auto-' (Greek 'autos') combined with Late Latin/Medieval Latin-derived adjective 'dynamic' (from Greek 'dynamikos') produced the compound form in modern English as 'autodynamic'.
Initially built from roots meaning 'self' + 'power', the composite originally suggested 'self-power' in a literal sense; over time it came to be used adjectivally to mean 'self-regulating' or 'self-powered' in technical and descriptive contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
(rare) A device, system, or mechanism that is autodynamic; occasionally used to refer to the concept or theory of systems that operate by intrinsic dynamics.
They installed an autodynamic in the remote outpost so maintenance visits could be minimized.
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Adjective 1
having the ability to operate, regulate, or move by one's own internal power or mechanism; self-regulating or self-powered.
The research team developed an autodynamic valve that adjusts flow without external control.
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Last updated: 2025/11/25 04:44