me·chan·i·cal
Pronounced:
/mɪˈkænɪkəl/
Function:
adjectiveMeaning:
1 a : of or relating to machinery ▪ The flight was delayed because of mechanical problems/difficulties. ▪ a mechanical failure/breakdown ▪ I was impressed by her mechanical know-how. ▪ He's a mechanical genius. [=he is a person who is very smart about machines] ▪ mechanical parts/components b : having or using machinery ▪ a mechanical toy/clock/device
2 [more me*chan*i*cal; most me*chan*i*cal] disapproving : happening or done without thought or without any effort to be different or interesting ▪ She gave a mechanical reply. ▪ Copying down the numbers is a boring and mechanical job. ▪ The actor gave a stiff and mechanical performance.
3 technical : of or relating to physical energy and forces : relating to the science of mechanics ▪ mechanical properties
2 [more me*chan*i*cal; most me*chan*i*cal] disapproving : happening or done without thought or without any effort to be different or interesting ▪ She gave a mechanical reply. ▪ Copying down the numbers is a boring and mechanical job. ▪ The actor gave a stiff and mechanical performance.
3 technical : of or relating to physical energy and forces : relating to the science of mechanics ▪ mechanical properties
—me·chan·i·cal·ly /mɪˈkænɪkli/ adverb ▪ a mechanically complex apparatus ▪ He's not mechanically inclined. [=he is not knowledgeable about machinery]
/mɪˈkænɪkli/ adverb ▪ a mechanically complex apparatus ▪ He's not mechanically inclined. [=he is not knowledgeable about machinery]