mechanical
Translation
mechanical
Examples
The watch has a mechanical movement.
The watch has a mechanical movement.
His response was cold and mechanical.
His response was cold and mechanical.
Grammar Patterns
relating to or operated by machines The watch has a mechanical movement.
Similar Words
Synonyms: automatic, robotic; Antonyms: manual, natural
Etymology
From 'mechanic' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-al'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'mechanical pencil'—it works with a machine-like mechanism.