mechanic — a person who repairs and maintains machinery, especially car engines
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who repairs and maintains machinery, especially car engines
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈkænɪk/
Example Sentences
- The mechanic's hands were so greasy that he left fingerprints on everything he touched, including his lunch sandwich.
- My mechanic is like a doctor for cars - he can diagnose problems just by listening to the engine.
- The mechanic said my car needed surgery, but I think he just wanted to sell me expensive parts.
mechanic
NOUN[/məˈkænɪk/]
a person who repairs and maintains machinery, especially car engines
Mechanic repairing car engine
The mechanic quickly discovered what was wrong with the motorcycle. (MACHINE + FIX = MECHANIC → a mechanic fixes and works with machines)
The mechanic used automatic tools and systematic methods to solve the problem.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greek mechanikos, meaning 'of machines' or 'skilled with hands,' which referred to craftsmen and artisans in ancient Greece who worked with mechanical devices. This Greek term passed through Latin as mechanicus before entering English as mechanic.
Breakdown
Greek mechanikos (of machines, mechanical) → Latin mechanicus → English mechanic. The Greek root mech- relates to machine and technical skill, with -ikos serving as an adjectival suffix.
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📝Examples
“The mechanic's hands were so greasy that he left fingerprints on everything he touched, including his lunch sandwich.”
“My mechanic is like a doctor for cars - he can diagnose problems just by listening to the engine.”
“The mechanic said my car needed surgery, but I think he just wanted to sell me expensive parts.”
“She trained as a mechanic and now runs her own successful auto repair business.”
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