Meaning 1neutral · 82%
Working through moving parts or a machine, rather than solely through electronics.
Natural examples
Die Uhr besitzt ein mechanisches Uhrwerk.
The clock has a mechanical movement.
Der Hebel öffnet das Tor auf mechanische Weise.
The lever opens the gate mechanically.
Sie beantwortete die Frage mechanisch und ohne Interesse.
She answered the question automatically and without interest.
Usage note
It can describe a device or movement; figuratively it can mean automatic and unthinking.
Mini-lesson: mechanisch
Working through moving parts or a machine, rather than solely through electronics. It can describe a device or movement; figuratively it can mean automatic and unthinking.
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