aut- -->
auto-
English dictionary

<prefix>

1. A combining form or prefix meaning relating to self, same, one's self, one's own, itself, its own.

2. A prefix with the meaning of self-moving, self-propelling; as, an autocar, an autocarriage, an autotruck, etc., an automobile car, carriage, truck, etc.

Origin: Gr. autos self.

(05 Feb 2009)