self-adjusting

adjective

self-ad·​just·​ing ˌself-ə-ˈjə-stiŋ How to pronounce self-adjusting (audio)
: capable of adjusting itself
self-adjusting seats

Examples of self-adjusting in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Its weight-sensitive recline and self-adjusting headrest ensure effortless comfort, while the absence of manual controls enhances aesthetic appeal. Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2024 The vacuum features short bristles, a self-adjusting cleaner head, and whole-machine filtration to remove dirt, allergens, and pet hair off of your floor. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2023 This vacuum specializes in carpet cleaning, picking up dust, animal hair, and dirt with a self-adjusting cleaner head, easy-to-navigate ball technology, and high-reach wand for difficult areas. Addison Aloian, Women's Health, 15 Aug. 2023 Jeep claims a self-adjusting deflective-disc valve instantly reacts to surface changes to help drivers maintain control when driving over difficult terrain. Jack Fitzgerald, Car and Driver, 20 July 2023 The friend was Albert Einstein, with whom Peter’s grandfather shared a patent for something called a light intensity self-adjusting camera. John Kelly, Washington Post, 5 July 2023 The 12-minute timer can be shut off manually, and the self-adjusting speed control moves from 45-130 RPM, allowing lots of control over the mixing process. Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 22 June 2023 It’s been a good year for small tools as this 6-inch self-adjusting wrench attests. Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 27 Feb. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of self-adjusting was in 1807

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“Self-adjusting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-adjusting. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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