mechanically

• Adverb, das bedeutet „mit Hilfe einer Maschine oder eines Mechanismus“ oder „auf mechanische Weise“. Im übertragenen Sinn beschreibt es eine Handlung, die gedankenlos, automatisch oder aus Gewohnheit ausgeführt wird.

An adverb meaning "by means of a machine or mechanism" or "in a mechanical manner." It can describe physical operation of machinery or, figuratively, an action performed without thought or emotion, as if by rote.

1. By machine or mechanismB2formal

   In a way that involves or uses machines or mechanical processes.

   Mechanisch

   • The parts were mechanically assembled on the production line.
   • The door opens mechanically when you press the button.
   • The engine operates mechanically without any manual intervention.

   Synonymeautomaticallyby machine

2. Without thought or feelingB2formal

   In a way that is automatic, routine, or lacking emotion or thought.

   Automatisch

   • He mechanically repeated the same phrase over and over.
   • She mechanically performed her daily chores without enthusiasm.
   • The soldier mechanically saluted the officer.

   Synonymeabsentmindedlyautomaticallyhabituallymindlesslyperfunctorilyroutinelyunthinkingly

   Antonymeconsciouslydeliberatelyintentionallymindfullyspontaneouslythoughtfully