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automatic writing

Writing performed without conscious thought or deliberation, typically by means of spontaneous free association or as a medium for spirits or psychic forces.

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au′tomat′ic writ′ing

writing performed without apparent intent or conscious control, esp. to achieve spontaneity.

automatic writing

The writing of words or symbols without conscious intention, sometimes through a medium.

Translations

automatic writing

n → automatisches Schreiben

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