Synonyms for

Mechanical

Verb / mʌˈkænɪkʌl / Another word for mechanical — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to machines or machinery

Synonyms & similar words

nonmechanical mechanicallyskillful automatic robotic mechanized industrial engine-driven motorized powered technological artificial electronic computerized digital programmed cybernetic hi-tech high-tech modern innovative advanced state-of-the-art

Synonyms by register

Formal

automatic automated machinery-based technical

Informal

automatic robot-like programmed routine

Literary

clockwork automatous

Antonyms

organic natural biological spontaneous unplanned free manual

Common collocations

  • mechanical engineering
  • mechanical advantage
  • mechanical pencil
  • mechanical failure
  • mechanical arm
  • mechanical keyboard
  • mechanical properties
  • mechanical breakdown

Word family

noun mechanism
adjective mechanical
adverb mechanically

Usage note

Often used to describe things that operate like a machine, either literally or figuratively. Can sometimes imply a lack of emotion or creativity.

Example sentences

  1. The mechanical engineer fixed the machine.
  2. The mechanical pencil has a lead that can be pushed out.
  3. The mechanical clock needs to be wound up every day.
  4. The mechanical bull at the rodeo was very realistic.
  5. The mechanical arm on the assembly line moves very fast.

Quotes

  • Life is like a camera. Focus on the good times, develop from the negatives, and if things don't work out, take another shot.
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do.

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