autonomˈically adverb

autonomˈics singular noun

The study of self-regulating systems for process control

autonˈomist noun

autonˈomous adjective

1. (of a country, region, etc) (partially) self-governing
2. Independent
3. (of the will) guided by its own principles (philosophy)
4. Autonomic (botany and zoology)

autonˈomously adverb

autonomic nervous system noun (zoology and medicine)

In vertebrates, a system of nerve fibres, innervating muscles, glands, etc, whose actions are automatic (abbrev ANS)