Mechanical Meaning in English
word
/məˈkænɪkəɫ/
muh-KA-ni-kuhl
/mɪkˈænɪkəl/
mi-KA-ni-kuhl
Definition
Related to machines or machinery; also describes something done automatically, without much thought or feeling.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in technical or scientific contexts. 'Mechanical engineer', 'mechanical problem'. Used figuratively for actions lacking emotion, like 'a mechanical response'. Sometimes confused with 'manual' (by hand) or 'automatic' (self-operating).
Spanish: mecánico - automático (movimiento)Portuguese (BR): mecânico - automático (movimento)Portuguese (PT): mecânico - automático (movimento)Chinese (Simplified): 机械的 - 机械化的Chinese (Traditional): 機械的 - 機械化的Hindi: यांत्रिकArabic: ميكانيكيBengali: যান্ত্রিকRussian: механическийJapanese: 機械的Vietnamese: cơ học - máy móc (không cảm xúc)Korean: 기계적인Turkish: mekanikUrdu: مکانیاتیIndonesian: mekanis
Example Sentences
He is a mechanical engineer.
basic
There is a mechanical problem with my car.
basic
The clock still works, but it is mechanical, not digital.
basic
Her apology sounded so mechanical, like she didn't really mean it.
natural
After repeating the task all day, his actions became mechanical.
natural
This old watch requires regular mechanical winding.
natural