I. ˈau̇]d.(ˌ)ō, ˈȯ], ](ˌ)tō, Pg ˈau̇(ˌ)tü noun
( -s )
Etymology: Spanish & Portuguese, from Latin actus act (of a play), act (in general) — more at act
1. : a short medieval play on a sacred or biblical subject (as a miracle or morality play) flourishing up to the middle of the 18th century and especially popular among the Spanish and Portuguese
2. : auto-da-fé
II. ˈȯd.(ˌ)ō, ˈȯˌtō\ noun
( -s )
Etymology: by shortening
: automobile
III. intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
: to drive an automobile or ride in one : motor
IV. adjective or noun
Etymology: by shortening
: automatic