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| 1. | [ adjective ] using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices | |
| Examples: | "a mechanical process" "his smile was very mechanical" "a mechanical toy" |
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| Related terms: | nonmechanical automatic mechanized mechanistic mechanised windup mechanic | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] relating to or concerned with machinery or tools | |
| Synonyms: | mechanically_skillful | |
| Examples: | "mechanical arts" "mechanical design" "mechanical skills" |
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| Related terms: | machinery machinery | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] relating to or governed by or in accordance with mechanics | |
| Examples: | "a belief that the universe is a mechanical contrivance" "the mechanical pressure of a strong wind" |
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| Related terms: | mechanics | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] lacking thought or feeling | |
| Synonyms: | mechanistic | |
| Related terms: | nonhuman | |
| Similar spelling: |
mechanically mechanic mechanistic mechanics mechanize mechanist mechanism mechanise messianic mechanized mechanised mesonic mechanization mechanisation |
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