Mechanical (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Relating to or concerned with machinery or tools; "mechanical arts"; "mechanical design"; "mechanical skills"; "a technical fault".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Synonyms
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Meaning 2
Relating to or governed by or in accordance with mechanics; "a belief that the universe is a mechanical contrivance"; "the mechanical pressure of a strong wind".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Related Words
Meaning 3
Using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices; "a mechanical process"; "his smile was very mechanical"; "a mechanical toy".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The mechanical advantage of the pulley system made it easier to lift the heavy load.
- Her mechanical skills were impressive, as she was able to fix the broken engine with ease.
- The mechanical bird's wings flapped up and down, creating a lifelike illusion.
- The factory's mechanical production line was able to churn out hundreds of units per hour.
- The actor's mechanical delivery of his lines made the performance feel stilted and unnatural.