nonmechanical

Describes something that is not related to or operated by machines or mechanical processes.

• 🇩🇪Bezeichnet etwas, das nicht mit Maschinen oder mechanischen Prozessen zusammenhängt und nicht von ihnen gesteuert wird. Es kann auch etwas Natürliches, von Hand Gemachtes oder nicht Technisches bedeuten.

1. Not mechanical B2 formal

   Not relating to or involving machines or mechanical processes.

   • The system uses a nonmechanical method to control the flow.
   • Nonmechanical parts are often easier to maintain.
   • The design relies on nonmechanical principles for operation.

   🇩🇪Nicht mechanisch

   Synonyme: hand-operatedmanualnon-automaticunmechanized

   Antonyme: mechanical

2. Lacking mechanical skills B2 informal

   Describing a person who is not skilled or interested in working with machines or tools.

   • He is completely nonmechanical and can't even change a tire.
   • She is nonmechanical, so she always calls a repairman.
   • Being nonmechanical, he prefers to avoid any DIY projects.

   🇩🇪Unbegabt im Umgang mit Technik

   Synonyme: clumsyineptunmechanical

   Antonyme: handymechanical

• more nonmechanical comparative form
• most nonmechanical superlative form