Describing something that combines both automatic and manual operation, allowing for both automatic and human-controlled functions.
From 'auto-' (self/automatic) + 'manual' (by hand). This hybrid term emerged in automotive and machinery contexts in the late 20th century.
Some car transmissions now offer automanual modes—you get the fuel efficiency of automatic but can manually shift gears when you want more control, giving drivers the best of both worlds.
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