unmechanical
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/ˌʌnməˈkænɪkəl/
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/ˌʌnmɪˈkænɪkəl/
not machine-like
Etymology
'unmechanical' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'mechanical,' which comes from the Latin 'mechanicus,' meaning 'of or pertaining to machines.'
'mechanical' evolved from the Latin 'mechanicus' to the Old French 'mécanique,' and eventually became the modern English word 'mechanical.' The prefix 'un-' was added to form 'unmechanical.'
Initially, 'mechanical' meant 'pertaining to machines,' and 'unmechanical' has consistently meant 'not pertaining to machines.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not mechanical; not characterized by or resembling a machine or machinery.
Her approach to problem-solving was unmechanical, relying more on intuition than on systematic methods.
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Last updated: 2025/01/21 22:33