Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

autoplay

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.28 in modern English

Syllables: au-to-play
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Any software feature that plays (a video, a compact disc, etc.) automatically.

Uncountable

noun

A slot machine feature that automatically performs a number of spins at the same bet amount.

Uncountable

verb

To play automatically.

Example Sentences

"If you have not enabled autoplay, click on the CD icon that appears on your desktop, then click on 'CAM' to open the application."
"You can even combine the features and make a looping autoplay DVD for a kiosk or self-running demo."
"Adding controls, looping, and autoplay to an HTML5 video embed is simple."
"Netflix’s autoplay feature has annoyed viewers for a while, but people became especially upset after the trailer for “Don’t F**k with Cats” surfaced on the homepage in December."
"Users may leave a Web site in frustration if a video autoplays when they visit."
"To disable previews from autoplaying on the homepage, you’ll need to sign into Netflix from a web browser, not your phone or tablet app."

Etymology

From auto- + play.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: auto-

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

autoplays (present, singular) autoplaying (participle, present) autoplayed (participle, past) autoplayed (past)

Questions

What does autoplay mean?: Any software feature that plays (a video, a compact disc, etc.) automatically.
Where does autoplay come from?: From auto- + play.

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