mechanical — relating to machines or machinery; done without thinking as if by machine
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to machines or machinery; done without thinking as if by machine
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈkænɪkəl/
Korean meaning: 기계의, 기계적인; 무의식적으로 하는
Korean pronunciation: 머-캐-니-컬 (강세: 캐)
Example Sentences
- My grandfather's mechanical watch still works perfectly after 50 years.
- She gave a mechanical nod while secretly planning her escape from the boring meeting.
- The robot's mechanical arm can lift objects weighing up to 100 kilograms.
mechanical
ADJECTIVE//məˈkænɪkəl//
relating to machines or machinery; done without thinking as if by machine
Mechanical repetitive work without thinking
Mech makes his annual call - same routine, mechanical!
The clerical worker stamps in mechanical rhythm under the spherical clock!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Late Latin 'mechanicus' meaning 'of machines,' derived from Greek 'mechanē' meaning 'machine' or 'device,' which comes from 'mēchos' meaning 'means' or 'contrivance'.
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📝Examples
“My grandfather's mechanical watch still works perfectly after 50 years.”
“She gave a mechanical nod while secretly planning her escape from the boring meeting.”
“The robot's mechanical arm can lift objects weighing up to 100 kilograms.”
“After working at the factory for years, his movements became purely mechanical.”
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