Pronunciation

/ˌmɛkəˈnɪkl/

Definitions

• Adjective: Relating to machinery or tools; operated by machines or devices rather than by hand. Example: “The factory uses a lot of mechanical equipment.”

  • Also refers to something done in a routine or automatic manner without showing original thought or feeling. Example: “His responses were purely mechanical.”

  • In reference to living things, it can mean relating to the physical processes or functions of a body, rather than the mental or emotional aspects. Example: “A mechanical problem with his heart required surgery.”

• Noun: A person skilled in mechanics or machinery; a mechanic. Example: “The mechanical was able to fix the engine within hours.”

Phrases

• “Mechanical failure”: A breakdown or malfunction of a machine or system.
• “Mechanical engineering”: The branch of engineering that deals with the design, construction, and use of machinery.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “They designed a mechanical clock that runs on solar power.”
• “Her movements became increasingly mechanical after working on the assembly line for hours.”
• Noun: “The aircraft had to make an emergency landing due to a suspected mechanical issue.”

Synonyms

• (adjective) Automated, mechanized, technical, methodical
• (noun, in the context of a person skilled in mechanics) Mechanic, technician, engineer