mechanically
|me/chan/i/cal/ly|
/məˈkænɪkli/
(mechanical)
machine-like
Etymology
'mechanically' originates from the word 'mechanical,' which comes from the Latin 'mechanicus,' meaning 'of or pertaining to machines.'
'mechanical' evolved from the Latin 'mechanicus' through Old French 'mécanique' and Middle English 'mechanical.'
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to machines,' but over time it evolved to include 'done without thought or feeling.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner related to machines or machinery.
The door opened mechanically when the button was pressed.
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Adverb 2
in a routine or automatic way, without thought or feeling.
He nodded mechanically, not really listening to what she was saying.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35