Process mechanically: meaning, definitions and examples

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process mechanically

 

[prəˈsɛs məˈkænɪkli ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

work

To perform a task or activity in a systematic and routine manner, often without much thought or creativity.

Synonyms

automatically, repetitively, rigidly, robotically.

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Word Description / Examples
automatically

When something happens without conscious thought or effort, often due to habits or preconfigured settings.

  • The lights in the office turn on automatically when someone enters the room
robotically

When behaving or performing tasks in a manner that lacks human warmth or spontaneity, similar to a robot. This term often has a negative connotation.

  • She answered the customer's questions robotically, showing no genuine interest in their issues
rigidly

When following rules or patterns very strictly, without any flexibility or deviation.

  • He organized his schedule rigidly, leaving no room for spontaneous activities
repetitively

When doing the same action over and over again, often to the point of boredom or irritation.

  • The sound of the dripping faucet became intolerable because it happened so repetitively

Examples of usage

  • He mechanically typed away at his computer, not even looking at the screen.
  • She mechanically followed the instructions, without understanding the purpose behind them.
  • The factory workers mechanically assembled the products on the assembly line.
  • I mechanically recited the lines of the play, without really connecting with the character.

Translations

Translations of the word "process mechanically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 processar mecanicamente

🇮🇳 यांत्रिक रूप से प्रक्रिया करें

🇩🇪 mechanisch verarbeiten

🇮🇩 memproses secara mekanis

🇺🇦 обробляти механічно

🇵🇱 przetwarzać mechanicznie

🇯🇵 機械的に処理する

🇫🇷 traiter mécaniquement

🇪🇸 procesar mecánicamente

🇹🇷 mekanik olarak işlemek

🇰🇷 기계적으로 처리하다

🇸🇦 معالجة ميكانيكيا

🇨🇿 zpracovávat mechanicky

🇸🇰 spracovať mechanicky

🇨🇳 机械处理

🇸🇮 mehansko obdelati

🇮🇸 vinnsla vélrænt

🇰🇿 механикалық өңдеу

🇬🇪 მექანიკურად დამუშავება

🇦🇿 mexaniki olaraq işləmək

🇲🇽 procesar mecánicamente

Etymology

The term 'mechanically' is derived from the word 'mechanical', which comes from the Latin word 'mechanicus', meaning 'of machines'. The concept of performing tasks in a mechanical manner has been around since the Industrial Revolution, when machines began to take over many manual tasks. Today, the term is often used to describe actions that are done without much thought or creativity, resembling the precision and repetition of a machine.