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| me·chan·i·cal [ mə kánnik'l ] |
adjective |
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1. machine-operated: operated by or using a machine or mechanism
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2. involving machine or engine: involving or located in or on a machine or engine
  mechanical failure
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3. lacking human qualities: done automatically or as if by a machine instead of a thinking and feeling human being
His playing was mechanical.
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4. understanding machines: having an aptitude for using or understanding machines
I'm not very mechanical.
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5. involving physical forces: relating to, involving, or done by physical forces such as wind and rain
mechanical erosion
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6. physics of mechanics: relating to, involving, or typical of the science of mechanics
mechanical energy
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7. philosophy
Same as mechanistic (sense 2)
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noun (plural me·chan·i·cals) |
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printing material ready for printing: copy consisting of type proofs and artwork that is laid out and ready to be photographed or electronically scanned for the purpose of preparing printing plates
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| me·chan·i·cal·ly adverb |
| me·chan·i·cal·ness noun |
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