Antonyms for mechanical

Grammar : Adj

Spell : muh-kan-i-kuh l

Phonetic Transcription : məˈkæn ɪ kəl

Definition of mechanical

Origin : early 15c., "of or pertaining to machines," from mechanic (adj.) + -al (1); of persons or human actions, "resembling machines, automatic" it is from c.1600. Related: Mechanically. Mechanical-minded is recorded from 1820.

adj done by machine; machinelike

Example sentences :

The secretary's voice was mechanical, without any trace of feeling.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

She shuddered, as with a mechanical movement she passed her fingers over her eyes.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

He went to bed with a mechanical deliberation, and slept instantly.
Extract from : « Roden's Corner » by Henry Seton Merriman

The will-power is the same, but the mechanical contrivances for its transmission are wanting.
Extract from : « Life: Its True Genesis » by R. W. Wright

They are necessary sanctions; just as everything is necessary and may even be said to be mechanical.
Extract from : « Initiation into Philosophy » by Emile Faguet

He remained there for two years, employing his spare time in mechanical drawing.
Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles

The sons of the founder were, like their father, distinguished for their mechanical ability.
Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles

Flights have been made with the mechanical pilot in all sorts of weather.
Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, November, 1930 » by Various

The character of Rochester is the character of a mechanical monster.
Extract from : « Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII. No. 5. May 1848 » by Various

Von Francius gave me a sign of approval when I had finished, but it was a mechanical one.
Extract from : « The First Violin » by Jessie Fothergill

Synonyms for mechanical

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