me·chan·i·cal 
/mɪˈkænɪkəl/ adjective
/mɪˈkænɪkəl/ adjective 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 mechanical; most mechanical] 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
▪ 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
▪ She gave a mechanical reply. ▪ Copying down the numbers is a boring and mechanical job. ▪ The actor gave a stiff and mechanical performance.
▪ 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]
