adv
Uncommon
mechanically
muh-KA-nihk-lee
Mechanically (adv) means In a way relating to machines or physical mechanisms. Example: “The bridge was mechanically sound but visually outdated.”
adv
1
In a way relating to machines or physical mechanisms.
"The bridge was mechanically sound but visually outdated."
2
Without real thought or feeling; automatically.
"She nodded mechanically, barely listening to the lecture."
How to use mechanically
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither in a machine-related way, or in a robotic, thoughtless way.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more mechanically
- Superlative
- most mechanically
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Etymology
From mechanical plus the adverb suffix -ly.
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What does “mechanically” mean?
The word “mechanically” means in a way relating to machines or physical mechanisms. In plain terms, either in a machine-related way, or in a robotic, thoughtless way.
How do you pronounce “mechanically”?
“Mechanically” is pronounced muh-KA-nihk-lee (/məˈkænɪkli/ in IPA).
How do you use “mechanically” in a sentence?
Here is “mechanically” used in a sentence: “The bridge was mechanically sound but visually outdated.”
What part of speech is “mechanically”?
“Mechanically” is an adverb.
Is “mechanically” a common word?
“Mechanically” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “mechanically” have?
“Mechanically” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in a way relating to machines or physical mechanisms.
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