Mechanical — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /mi-ˈka-ni-kəl/ me·chan·i·cal

Meaning & Definition of Mechanical

Mechanical (adjective)

  1. of or relating to machinery or tools
  2. produced or operated by a machine or tool
  3. of or relating to manual operations

Mechanical (noun)

  1. a piece of finished copy consisting typically of type proofs and artwork positioned and mounted for photomechanical reproduction
  2. mechanic

Mechanical (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. done instantly and without conscious thought or decision

    "the waiter's mechanical reply of Everything on the menu is good"

    similar: automatic, instinctive, instinctual, involuntary, knee-jerk, mechanic, robotic, spontaneous
    related: conditioned, natural, Pavlovian, reactive, reflex, simple, subliminal, unconscious, unforced, visceral, blind, inadvertent, unintended, unintentional, unwilling, unwitting, abrupt, quick, ready, sudden, ad-lib, extemporaneous, extempore, impromptu, improvised, offhand, offhanded, off-the-cuff, snap, spur-of-the-moment, unconsidered, unplanned, unpremeditated, unprepared, unprompted, unreasoned, unrehearsed, unstudied, casual, chance, chancy, haphazard, hasty, hit-or-miss, impetuous, impulsive, mindless, random, rash
    near: calculated, conscious, cultivated, deliberate, designed, intended, intentional, predetermined, prepared, projected, refined, rehearsed, volitional, voluntary, willed, willful, advised, aforethought, careful, considered, foresighted, forethoughtful, measured, meticulous, reasoned, studied, thoughtful

  2. lacking in natural or spontaneous quality

    "a somewhat mechanical vocal performance"

    similar: affected, artificial, assumed, bogus, contrived, factitious, fake, false, feigned, forced, mock, phony, plastic, pretended, pseudo, put-on, sham, simulated, spurious, strained, unnatural
    related: automatic, canned, concocted, fabricated, hokey, labored, manufactured, pat, unauthentic, unreal, unrealistic, double-dealing, empty, facile, hollow, hypocritical, insincere, left-handed, mealy, mealymouthed, two-faced, unctuous, exaggerated, histrionic, melodramatic, overacted, overdone, theatrical, cute, cutesy, genteel, goody-goody, mincing, overrefined, simpering, conventional, formal, impersonal, inflexible, rigid, stiff, stylized, wooden, artful, calculated, conscious, cultivated, deliberate, premeditated, studied
    opposite: artless, genuine, natural, spontaneous, unaffected, uncontrived, unfeigned, unforced
    near: authentic, bona fide, real, realistic, right, true, honest, ingenuous, sincere, unpretending, easy, effortless, smooth, extemporaneous, impromptu, impulsive, instinctive, unconscious, unprompted, unrehearsed, unstudied

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Mechanical

The most common words with a similar meaning to Mechanical:

automatic, instinctive, instinctual, involuntary, knee-jerk, mechanic, robotic, spontaneous, affected, artificial, assumed, bogus, contrived, factitious, fake, false, feigned, forced, mock, phony, plastic, pretended, pseudo, put-on, sham, simulated, spurious, strained, unnatural

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Mechanical

Words with the opposite meaning of Mechanical:

artless, genuine, natural, spontaneous, unaffected, uncontrived, unfeigned, unforced

Related Words for Mechanical

conditioned, natural, Pavlovian, reactive, reflex, simple, subliminal, unconscious, unforced, visceral, blind, inadvertent, unintended, unintentional, unwilling, unwitting, abrupt, quick, ready, sudden, ad-lib, extemporaneous, extempore, impromptu, improvised, offhand, offhanded, off-the-cuff, snap, spur-of-the-moment

Near Antonyms of Mechanical

calculated, conscious, cultivated, deliberate, designed, intended, intentional, predetermined, prepared, projected, refined, rehearsed, volitional, voluntary, willed, willful, advised, aforethought, careful, considered, foresighted, forethoughtful, measured, meticulous, reasoned, studied, thoughtful, authentic, bona fide, real

Word Forms of Mechanical

Derived words: mechanically (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Mechanical

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Mechanical

Words & Phrases Containing Mechanical

mechanical advantage, mechanical drawing, mechanical engineering, mechanical ventilation, mechanical ventilator, mechanical pencil

Frequently Asked Questions about Mechanical

What does "Mechanical" mean?

"Mechanical" means of or relating to machinery or tools. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: of or relating to machinery or tools. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Mechanical"?

Other words for "Mechanical" include automatic, instinctive, instinctual, involuntary, knee-jerk, mechanic, robotic and spontaneous. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Mechanical" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Mechanical"?

There are 127 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Mechanical". Common alternatives include automatic, instinctive, instinctual, involuntary, knee-jerk, mechanic, robotic, spontaneous, affected and artificial.

What is the opposite of "Mechanical"?

Antonyms of "Mechanical" include artless, genuine, natural, spontaneous, unaffected, uncontrived, unfeigned and unforced. Near antonyms include calculated, conscious, cultivated and deliberate.

How do you use "Mechanical" in a sentence?

Examples of "Mechanical" in a sentence: "the waiter's mechanical reply of Everything on the menu is good"; "a somewhat mechanical vocal performance".

Is "Mechanical" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Mechanical" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Mechanical" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Mechanical" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Mechanical"?

"Mechanical" is pronounced /mi-ˈka-ni-kəl/ and divided into syllables as me·chan·i·cal.