mechanical

adjective
UK: /mɪˈkæn.ɪ.kəl/
US: /məˈkæn.ɪ.kəl/

  1. Relating to machines or machinery.

    1. My car had a mechanical problem.
    2. The mechanical device helped him lift heavy objects with ease and efficiency.

  2. Done automatically without thinking; lacking spontaneity or originality.

    1. His smile seemed mechanical.
    2. The politician's mechanical response to the question indicated a lack of genuine interest.

  3. Involving physical processes, rather than chemical or electrical ones.

    1. The clock uses a mechanical movement.
    2. This old camera utilizes a complex mechanical shutter mechanism for controlling exposure.

Synonyms

automatic involuntary unthinking
mechanical noun

  1. A collection of the technical workings or parts of a machine or device.

    1. He studied the mechanicals of the watch.
    2. Understanding the mechanicals of the engine is crucial for proper maintenance and repair.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mechanical" in English means: Relating to machines or machinery., Done automatically without thinking; lacking spontaneity or originality., Involving physical processes, rather than chemical or electrical ones..

The phonetic transcription of "mechanical" is /mɪˈkæn.ɪ.kəl/ in British English and /məˈkæn.ɪ.kəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mechanical": automatic, involuntary, unthinking.

Example usage of "mechanical": "My car had a mechanical problem.". More examples on the page.