mechanically
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /məˈkænɪkli/ · UK /mɪˈkænɪkli/
mechanically means: Using a machine or its moving parts to do something.
adverb
Using a machine or its moving parts to do something.
- The gate opens mechanically.
- These vegetables are sorted mechanically.
- The two wheels are mechanically connected.
Doing something without thinking about it or showing any feeling.
- She nodded mechanically.
- He repeated the words mechanically, barely listening.
- I answered mechanically while thinking about tomorrow.
When considering how a machine works or the condition of its parts.
- The car is mechanically sound.
- Mechanically, both engines are very similar.
- The bus looks old but remains mechanically reliable.
Questions about mechanically
What does mechanically mean?
Using a machine or its moving parts to do something.
What is mechanically in other languages?
Türkçe: mekanik olarak · Español: mecánicamente · Français: mécaniquement · Deutsch: mechanisch · Italiano: meccanicamente · 日本語: 機械的に
How do you pronounce mechanically?
In American English /məˈkænɪkli/; in British English /mɪˈkænɪkli/.
How do you use mechanically in a sentence?
The gate opens mechanically. These vegetables are sorted mechanically.
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