mechanical
Translation
mechanical, automatic, impersonal
Examples
He is a mechanical engineer.
He is a mechanical engineer.
Her movements were stiff and mechanical.
Her movements were stiff and mechanical.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) ((noun)) relating to machines. A mechanical fault caused the delay.
Similar Words
Synonyms: automatic, robotic; Antonyms: manual, natural
Etymology
From Greek 'mēkhanē' (machine). The suffix '-ical' means 'relating to'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'mechanic' who works on 'mechanical' parts.