Meaning
- (noun) A mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic system used to guide a vehicle without assistance from a human being. “I set the autopilot to due south, so I could get some rest.”
- (noun) (by extension) A state of mind where one no longer thinks about doing one's actions, but acts mechanically “I've been doing this 12 hours non-stop, and am so hungry and tired that I've stopped thinking: I'm now on autopilot.”
- (verb) (of a vehicle) To pilot itself; to drive or travel automatically.
Letter breakdown
- Autopilot contains 9 letters: 5 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
- It uses 7 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 4.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 11.
Connected words
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Words starting with AUT
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Reader questions
What does Autopilot mean?
A mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic system used to guide a vehicle without assistance from a human being.
How many letters are in Autopilot?
Autopilot has 9 letters.
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