Mechanical: meaning, definitions and examples

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mechanical

 

[ məˈkænɪkl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

engineering

Relating to machines or tools.

Synonyms

automatic, robotic, technical

Examples of usage

  • The car broke down due to a mechanical failure.
  • The engineer fixed the mechanical issue in the factory.
Context #2 | Adjective

physics

Related to the laws of motion and the forces acting on objects.

Synonyms

dynamic, kinetic, physical

Examples of usage

  • The students learned about mechanical energy in their physics class.
  • The mechanical properties of the material were studied in the lab.
Context #3 | Noun

informal

A person who is skilled in working with machines.

Synonyms

engineer, mechanic, technician

Examples of usage

  • He is a talented mechanical and can fix any engine.
  • The company hired a new mechanical to maintain their equipment.

Translations

Translations of the word "mechanical" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mecânico

🇮🇳 यांत्रिक

🇩🇪 mechanisch

🇮🇩 mekanis

🇺🇦 механічний

🇵🇱 mechaniczny

🇯🇵 機械的 (きかいてき)

🇫🇷 mécanique

🇪🇸 mecánico

🇹🇷 mekanik

🇰🇷 기계적인 (gigyejeogin)

🇸🇦 ميكانيكي

🇨🇿 mechanický

🇸🇰 mechanický

🇨🇳 机械的 (jīxiè de)

🇸🇮 mehanski

🇮🇸 vélrænn

🇰🇿 механикалық

🇬🇪 მექანიკური

🇦🇿 mexaniki

🇲🇽 mecánico

Etymology

The word 'mechanical' originates from the Greek word 'mēkhanikos', meaning 'of or pertaining to machines'. The term has been used in various fields such as engineering, physics, and informal contexts to describe anything related to machines, tools, or the laws of motion. The concept of mechanical systems has been fundamental in the development of technology and automation.

See also: mechanically.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,897, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.