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Auto Origins: From Automation to Autobiography – Exploring the “self” root in everyday words.

Unpack the fascinating world of the Greek root "auto," meaning "self" or "by oneself." Discover how this powerful prefix illuminates words like automate, automatic, autopilot, autofocus, autocracy, autobiography, and autograph. Explore the consistent presence of "auto" and unlock a deeper understanding of language.