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automaticity
[/ˌɔːtəməˈtɪsɪti/]
noun
feminine
pl: automaticidades
automaticidade
1.
The quality or state of being automatic; the ability to perform an action without conscious thought or deliberate effort
With practice, typing develops automaticity, allowing writers to focus on content rather than keystrokes.
Com a prática, a digitação desenvolve automaticidade, permitindo que os escritores se concentrem no conteúdo em vez das teclas.
2.
In psychology and neuroscience, the degree to which a cognitive or motor process can be executed with minimal attention or mental resources
The automaticity of walking allows humans to navigate while thinking about other things.
A automaticidade de caminhar permite que os humanos se locomovam enquanto pensam em outras coisas.
3.
In cardiology, the property of cardiac tissue to generate electrical impulses spontaneously
Cardiac automaticity ensures the heart continues beating even without external stimulation.
A automaticidade cardíaca garante que o coração continue batendo sem estímulo externo.
Synonyms
automatism
spontaneity
reflex action
habit
Antonyms
deliberateness
consciousness
intentionality
mindfulness
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
automaticidade
Standard usage in academic and technical contexts
São Paulo
automaticidade
Preferred in business and educational settings
Portugal
automaticidade
Standard term used in Portuguese academic literature
Related Idioms & Phrases
muscle memory (related concept of automaticity in physical skills)
second nature (describing a skill with high automaticity)
on autopilot (describing performing actions with automaticity)
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