Autopilot

noun verb

A mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic system used to guide a vehicle without assistance from a human being.

Meaning

  1. (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.”
  2. (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.”
  3. (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.

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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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