pro-automation
|pro-au-to-ma-tion|
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/proʊˌɔtəˈmeɪʃən/
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/prəʊˌɔːtəˈmeɪʃən/
in favor of automation
Etymology
'pro-automation' is a compound of the prefix 'pro-' and the noun 'automation'. 'pro-' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'pro', where 'pro' meant 'for' or 'forward', and 'automation' ultimately derives from Greek 'αὐτόματον (automaton)', where 'auto-' meant 'self'.
'automation' entered modern English in the 20th century (influenced by French 'automatisation' and Modern Latin forms) and 'pro-' has long been used as a productive prefix in English to mean 'in favor of' or 'supporting'; the compound 'pro-automation' arose in late 20th / early 21st century usage to describe support for automated systems.
The components originally conveyed 'for' (pro-) and 'self-acting' (automation); combined, they now convey the idea of 'being for or supportive of the adoption of self-acting/automated systems.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person, group, or stance that favors automation; advocacy for automated systems.
There were several pro-automation voices at the industry conference.
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Adjective 1
favoring or supportive of the adoption or increased use of automation (machines, software, and automated systems) in processes or workplaces.
The company adopted a pro-automation policy to improve productivity.
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