Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-o-matic

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.06 in modern English

Syllables: -o--mat-ic
IPA

10

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

5

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Appended to titles of (often fictional) machines, especially to suggest that the verb to which the suffix is appended is its primary function.

Example Sentences

"The Fix-o-Matic 2000 set about repairing the old car."

Etymology

Back-formation from automatic.

Questions

What does -o-matic mean?: Appended to titles of (often fictional) machines, especially to suggest that the verb to which the suffix is appended is its primary function.
Where does -o-matic come from?: Back-formation from automatic.

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