ENGLISH WORD FILE NO. 00769 · Core CSAT & TOEIC Vocabulary
autonomous
adj.
US/ɔːˈtɑːnəməs/
UK/ɔːˈtɒnəməs/
CSAT Frequency62/100
TOEIC Frequency58/100
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Meanings of autonomous
1adjective
Self-governing and independent, having the power to make decisions without external control or interference.
The autonomous vehicle navigated the busy city streets without human intervention.
The autonomous vehicle navigated the busy city streets without human intervention.
Many countries seek autonomous control over their natural resources and domestic policies.
Many countries seek autonomous control over their natural resources and domestic policies.
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Derivatives of autonomous
autonomy
autonomy (noun)
Individual autonomy is a fundamental principle in modern democratic societies.
Individual autonomy is a fundamental principle in modern democratic societies.
autonomously
autonomously (adverb)
The robot operates autonomously, requiring minimal human oversight.
The robot operates autonomously, requiring minimal human oversight.
autonomous system
autonomous system (noun phrase)
Military forces are developing autonomous systems for reconnaissance missions.
Military forces are developing autonomous systems for reconnaissance missions.
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Synonyms & Antonyms of autonomous
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Common Phrases with autonomous
autonomous vehicleautonomous vehicle
autonomous regionautonomous region
autonomous systemautonomous system
autonomous decisionautonomous decision
autonomous authorityautonomous authority
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Practice Question: autonomous
Choose the best word for the blank
The government granted the local community ___ power to manage their own educational institutions.
- A autonomy
- B autonomous
- C autonomously
- D autonomies
The noun form 'autonomy' is required after the adjective 'own' to complete the noun phrase; 'autonomous' is an adjective and cannot directly follow 'own' in this context.