mechanical

Definitions

1. 1adjective

   Pertaining to, governed by, or in accordance with, mechanics, or the laws of motion; pertaining to the quantitative relations of force and matter, as distinguished from mental, vital, chemical, etc.; as, mechanical principles; a mechanical theory; mechanical deposits.

2. 2adjective

   Of or pertaining to a machine or to machinery or tools; made or formed by a machine or with tools; as, mechanical precision; mechanical products.

3. 3adjective

   Done as if by a machine; uninfluenced by will or emotion; proceeding automatically, or by habit, without special intention or reflection; as, mechanical singing; mechanical verses; mechanical service.

4. 4adjective

   Made and operated by interaction of forces without a directing intelligence; as, a mechanical universe.

5. 5adjective

   Obtained by trial, by measurements, etc.; approximate; empirical. See the 2d Note under Geometric.

6. 6noun

   A mechanic.

7. 7adjective

   using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices

   "a mechanical process"

   "his smile was very mechanical"

8. 8adjective

   relating to or governed by or in accordance with mechanics

   "a belief that the universe is a mechanical contrivance"

   "the mechanical pressure of a strong wind"

9. 9adjective

   relating to or concerned with machinery or tools

   "mechanical arts"

   "mechanical design"