Crossword-Solution: AUTONOMIC
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| Word | Word Type | Definition |
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| Autonomic | a. | Having the power of self-government; autonomous. |
We have 9 clues for the answer “AUTONOMIC”
| Clue | Answers |
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| Like a nervous system | 1 answer |
| Occurring involuntarily | 1 answer |
| functioning involuntarily | 2 answers |
| Self-reliant | 3 answers |
| Acting independently. | 4 answers |
| CONTRACT INVOLUNTARILY, AS IN A SPASM | 10 answers |
| CHARACTERISTIC OF OR OCCURRING IN WINTER | 11 answers |
| autonomous | 16 answers |
| involuntary | 71 answers |
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Hint 1 meaning
One who, or that which, eats.
Hint 2 anagram
REATE
Hint 3 another clue
greedy person
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Sentences with AUTONOMIC (5)
The latest theories, such as one finds them in Cannon, [Footnote: _Bodily Changes in Pleasure, Pain and Anger_.] Adler, [Footnote: _The Neurotic Constitution_.] Kempf, [Footnote: _The Autonomic Functions and the Personality; Psychopathology.
However it may be, Delsarte said that he learned a great deal by this _autonomic_ process: in fact, one who is restrained by nothing, who satisfies a passion instead of accomplishing a mere act of obedience, may enlarge his horizon and dig to whatever depth he sees fit.
The apparatus that is made use of by the subconscious in carrying out this instinctive urge is called the autonomic nervous system.[19] It regulates all the functions of living, not only under the stress of emotion, but during every moment of waking or sleeping.
Whereupon the autonomic nervous system tightens up the blood-vessels that regulate the local blood supply, too much blood stays in the head, and lo, it aches! The next time, the suggestion comes with greater force, and soon the habit is formed,--all the result of an idea.
GLOSSARY _Autonomic nervous system:_ The vegetative nervous system which controls vital functions,--as digestion, respiration, circulation.
Quotes with AUTONOMIC (1)
Genetics, accidents of birth or events in early childhood have left criminals' brains and bodies with measurable flaws predisposing them to committing assault, murder and other antisocial acts. .... Many offenders also have impairments in their autonomic nervous system, the system responsible for the edgy, nervous feeling that can come with emotional arousal. This leads to a fearless, risk-taking personality, perhaps to compensate for chronic under-arousal. Many convicted cri…
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Appears in: CrosSynergy, LAT, NYT.
Used 5 times in crossword archives (1962–2006).